Additional Sexual Health Issues
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There are also two conditions associated with sexual health issues. One condition is vulvodynia. This is defined as chronic vulvar pain without an identifiable cause. Though often misdiagnosed, the pain that women who suffer from vulvodynia is often long-lasting, involves severe burning, and may interfere with their ability to maintain an active sex life. At this time, there is no cure for vulvodynia. Treatments that can partially or totally alleviate symptoms are available, including pelvic floor muscle therapy, psychotherapy, and pain control, but no single treatment works all the time or is best for every woman. Many of men's sexual health problems are related to sexually transmitted infections. One condition affecting men that is not sexually transmitted is prostatitis, the inflammation of the prostate gland. Symptoms of prostatitis include frequent and urgent need to urinate and pain or burning when urinating, often accompanied by pelvic, groin, and low back pain. Digital rectal exam and urine and semen tests are used to diagnose prostatitis. Antibiotics and pain relievers are the main treatment for prostatitis; acute prostatitis may require a short hospital stay.