VAGINISM

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VAGINISM - reflex convulsive contraction of the muscles of the vestibule and pelvic floor, which occurs when trying to have sexual intercourse (sometimes when thinking about it) or with gynecological examination. It is accompanied by simultaneous convulsive reduction of the thighs and contraction of the muscles of the abdominal wall. More often, vaginismia occurs in women with increased excitability (neurasthenia, neuroses , obsessive conditions) who have suffered a mental trauma in the early days of sexual activity. Pathological changes on the part of the genitals for psychogenic (true) vaginismus is not found. Sometimes vaginismus develops due to inflammatory diseases of the vulva and vagina (false vaginismus).

Treatment includes restorative measures, psychotherapy, elimination of the inflammatory process of the sexual organs; You should temporarily stop having sex. With true vaginism, consultation of a neurologist, psychiatrist, sex therapist is necessary.