Okay. I've never been in this forum and trying to learn how all this works...

I posted this topic yesterday. Then, thinking I'd posted it in the wrong folder, I accidentally reposted the same topic. Today I check to see if I've any helpful replies, and the thread has apparently been locked by a moderator because of this double-post incident.

So hopfully I'll get some replies here. And for the person who asked for a situation in which this pain occurs:

Husband and I have foreplay. I get turned on, during which time the pain occurs. We start having sex, and after maybe a few minutes into it, the aching fades and I can enjoy myself without the discomfort.

Sorry you've been having trouble!

Are you on birth control at all? Is it like, period crampy pain?

I feel that kind of pain if I'm turned on AND not getting to orgasm.. .but only after a while. That's strange. I guess I'd mention it to the gyno next time you're in.

No, I've been off the pill for 5 months now. But this "arousal aching" was occuring before stopping the pill, so I don't think the two are connected.

I wouldn't describe it as crampy exactly. It's like... an intensely aching tightness that occurs in the vaginal region (probably more on the left side) when I'm turned on. I get really wet when it happens. And again, it eventually fades. It's just *really* unpleasant.

After searching I came up with the term vasocongestion. I feel that's probably what my problem is, in which case there may be nothing I can do about it. I do plan to discuss it with the doc at my next visit. In the meantime, was just hoping there might be someone in this forum who has heard of this/ has the same problem.

She thinks that this arousal pain was CAUSED by the pills, so it makes sense that it started when you were still on the pills.

Ah, okay. Well in that case she may very well be right.

I've been on birth control (orthotricyclene) for many years - since I was around 15. Started the pill because I was having irregular bleeding. This past September, I stopped taking it because I'd like to get pregnant.

I'm 25 now, and began having sex when I was 17. It wasn't until a year ago (maybe a little longer) that I noticed this problem. It's just really strange. Hopefully I'll be able to discuss it with the doc soon.

On certain types of birth control I've gotten cramps, like, where my ovaries are, that worsen with arousal. That's why I was wondering.

I would definitely mention it to the doc next time you're in, just to rule out anything like endo. Pain during sex can have a few different causes, but this one is kinda weird because it goes away? Maybe pco's? I'm really reaching here. Either way, mention it to the doc, but it's probably not serious if it's been going on for a while and you're fine otherwise.

I have period related cramps sometimes too. But this that I'm talking about isn't where my ovaries are... it's down around my vaginal opening, on either side (mostly to the left). An unpleasant, aching tightness. That's how I'd best describe it.

And it doesn't just happen during sex. If I'm kissing, or watching something and get really turned on, it happens. Even before penetration. I know right? weird. And yes, the bright side is that it goes away; doesn't just last and last. Hopefully it won't get any worse. We'll see what the doc says next time I see him. Thanks for the input, btw.

pco - what does this stand for?

Polycystic ovarian syndrome I think- cysts on your ovaries. If your pain was in your vagina that doesn't seem likely though....

Best of luck!

Hi there,

I've been experiencing the same problem, or what sounds very very similar. Achey pain inside my vagina when I get arroused that goes away shortly afterwards - maybe a few minutes. I've never been to see a doctor about - I know I should though! Just wondered if you found out what your problem was?