New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- Pelvic floor dysfunction is often under-recognised among women seeking fertility care. Experts highlight how chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, painful intercourse, and vaginismus can affect sexual function and make fertility examinations and procedures more challenging. Pelvic-floor dysfunction is relatively common among women of reproductive age but may often go unrecognised during fertility care. Fertility specialists report seeing pelvic-floor muscle overactivity, chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and vaginismus, particularly among women with endometriosis, previous pelvic surgery, or longstanding pain.

Since many women may not voluntarily discuss these symptoms, sensitive questioning about pain and sexual heal...