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A common area to feel discomfort after sex is your stomach. There can be many causes, one of them being uterine prolapse. "During intercourse, the penis may come in contact with the uterus, which can cause stomach pain for two reasons," said Jill Purdie, M.D., a board-certified OBGYN and medical director at Northside Women’s Specialists, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. "First, it may cause the uterus to cramp due to the contact. Second, intercourse may move the uterus up and down, which will often cause a dull, achy pain after sex." Kegels can help, and pelvic floor physical therapy is often recommended as well. "Often pelvic floor physical therapy will be very helpful to retrain and strengthen the pelvic floor," said Dr. Purdie. "In cases of prolapse, some women may need surgical intervention to reposition the pelvic organ back into its correct location."
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