Cuando el coito produce dolor: una exploración de la sexualidad femenina en el noroeste de México

objective: to determine the prevalence of dyspareunia among women aged 25-54 and its associated risk factors. material and methods: a cross-sectional population-based study was carried out in the city of hermosillo, sonora and data from 1183 sexually active women were analyzed. a multiple logistic regression was computed to analyze the association between dyspareunia and sociodemographic characteristics, medical conditions and sexual violence. results: the 12-month prevalence of dyspareunia was estimated to be 12.3% (95% ci 10.5, 14.4). after adjustment for working conditions, dyspareunia was associated with younger ages (25-34 years), history of sexually transmitted diseases/pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic urinary tract infections, colitis and history of sexual violence. conclusion: increased attention to this condition by reproductive health programs and primary care services is urgently needed in mexico.