Dyspareunia epidemiology and demographics
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]
Overview
The prevalence of dyspareunia is unknown to the overall population. Nonetheless, it is estimated that 15% of women in North America notify recurrent pain during intercourse. Retrospective studies have cited a range from 1.5% to 70%.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
Prevalence
The prevalence of dyspareunia is unknown of the overall population. Nonetheless, it is estimated that 15% of women in North America notify recurrent pain during intercourse.The prevalence of dyspareunia varies widely depending on the population being sampled and how it is defined. Retrospective studies have cited a range from 1.5% to 70%.[[1][2]
Age
- Patients of all age groups may develop [disease name].
- The incidence of [disease name] increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is [#] years.
- [Disease name] commonly affects individuals younger than/older than [number of years] years of age.
- [Chronic disease name] is usually first diagnosed among [age group].
- [Acute disease name] commonly affects [age group].
Race
- There is no racial predilection to [disease name].
- [Disease name] usually affects individuals of the [race 1] race. [Race 2] individuals are less likely to develop [disease name].
Gender
- [Disease name] affects men and women equally.
- [Gender 1] are more commonly affected by [disease name] than [gender 2]. The [gender 1] to [gender 2] ratio is approximately [number > 1] to 1.
Region
- The majority of [disease name] cases are reported in [geographical region].
- [Disease name] is a common/rare disease that tends to affect [patient population 1] and [patient population 2].
Developed Countries
Developing Countries
References
- ↑ Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.
- ↑ Jamieson DJ, Steege JF (January 1996). "The prevalence of dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, and irritable bowel syndrome in primary care practices". Obstet Gynecol. 87 (1): 55–8. doi:10.1016/0029-7844(95)00360-6. PMID 8532266.