Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about sexual pain:

1. What may be causing me to experience pain during intercourse?
   
   
2. What tests may be used to determine the cause of my sexual pain?
   
   
3. What do these tests involve? Will they cause me any pain?
   
   
4. What do my test results show?
   
    
5. How can I relieve my sexual pain?
   
   
6. Will I require surgery if conservative options don’t work?
   
   
7. How can I prevent sexual pain?
   
   
8. At what point should I call you or seek emergency treatment for sexual pain?

Additional questions for women:

1. How often should I see my gynecologist?
   
   
2. What should my gynecological care include?
   
   
3. How can I relieve vaginal dryness?
   
   
4. Are routine episiotomies OK during childbirth, or should I not have one unless medically necessary?
   
   
5. How long should I wait before resuming intercourse after childbirth?

Additional questions for men:

1. How often should I have a prostate exam and testicular exam?
   
   
2. Should I see a urologist or andrologist regularly for monitoring and preventive care, or only if I have a problem?
   
   
3. Should I perform testicular/genital self-exams?
   
   
4. How can I reduce my risk of groin injuries?