Vaginismus
Vaginismus is a condition involving a muscle spasm in the pelvic floor muscles. It can make it painful, difficult, or impossible to have sexual intercourse, to undergo a gynecological exam, and to insert a tampon.
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: PW223
Diagnosis: Vaginismus
US Patients: 0.5 of 1% – Outcomes are usually good with treatment.
World Patients:
Sex Ratio:
Age Onset: first vaginal intercourse
Brain Area:
Symptoms: involuntary muscle spasms stop penetration into the vagina giving pain with sex, a speculum or a tampon; tensing may be from fear
Progression: Pain results.
Causes: muscle contractions, yeast infections or trauma during childbirth, drying of the vaginal tissues after menopause
Medications: additional lubricants, kegel exercises to strengthen muscles; Botox or lidocaine may help.
Therapies: behavioral therapy with gradual vaginal dilation may help
Youtube Video: Vaginismus Explained
Amazon or Library Book: Breaking the Cycle of Pain: Vaginismus
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Support Group: On Facebook enter a “controlled entry group,” by typing “enter Vaginismus, a Private Place.”
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4 CURRENT ARTICLES
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- Female Pelvic Conditions: Dyspareunia and Vulvodyniaby Bonnie Brown on December 18, 2024
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is a relatively new term encompassing both dyspareunia (recurrent pain with intercourse) and vaginismus (involuntary contraction of the pelvic floor with attempted penetration). Symptoms are often multifactorial. Thus, a detailed history and sensitive patient-centered examination are essential to identify and treat the underlying cause(s). Additional laboratory or imaging studies are not routinely indicated but may be helpful to rule out infectious...
- Effectiveness of Biofeedback with Dilator Therapy for Sexual Function in Women with Primary Vaginismus: Randomized Controlled Trial Studyby Farnaz Jokar on December 18, 2024
CONCLUSION: Biofeedback therapy combined with dilator therapy and dilator therapy alone are both effective in improving sexual function in women with primary vaginismus. However, women undergoing biofeedback combined with dilator therapy seem to benefit more than those receiving dilators alone.
- Obstetric outcomes in women with vulvodynia and vaginismus: a systematic reviewby Sophie Baril on December 18, 2024
CONCLUSION: Vaginismus/vulvodynia are high-risk conditions during pregnancy with increased rates of cesarean sections performed for elective reasons and upon maternal request. Offering support, education, and treatment for these conditions prior to pregnancy is important to reduce the rate of avoidable cesarean sections.
- Unraveling the Complexity of Vaginismus in Marital Relationship: A Case Seriesby Manoj K Sahoo on December 13, 2024
This article presents a case series examining the interplay between marital dynamics and the management of vaginismus. Vaginismus is a spasm of the perivaginal muscles sufficient to prevent penile entry or make it uncomfortable. Given the multifactorial nature of vaginismus, with psychological and relational factors playing significant roles, understanding these dynamics is crucial for effective treatment. The series involves three females, each experiencing vaginismus linked to poor marital...