Does pcos make sex painful?

I used to feel so much guilt and shame about this, thinking something was wrong with me or that my partner would get frustrated. It really affected my mental health and intimacy. Knowing that it is a physical symptom of PCOS helped me forgive my body and seek help.

My wife's doctor explained that PCOS itself doesn't directly make intercourse painful, but the associated hormonal fluctuations can lower libido and cause vaginal dryness. Also, if there are large ovarian cysts, certain positions might cause deep pelvic pain. It is best to get an ultrasound to rule out cyst pain.

Between long office hours and managing PCOS fatigue, stress levels are high, which definitely contributes to pelvic tension and painful intimacy. Address the stress first, talk to your partner, and keep a doctor's appointment scheduled to check for any underlying infections or cysts.

We went to Kokilaben Hospital for my wife's checkup and brought this up with the specialist. She said pain during sex shouldn't be ignored as it could also be due to endometriosis, which sometimes coexists with PCOS. Please get a clear clinical examination done instead of guessing.