FAQ about Vaginismus

FAQ about Vaginismus

FAQ about Vaginismus

Many women who experience pain during intercourse often wonder the exact reason that causes the pain. What these women don't know is pain during intercourse can due to a condition known as Vaginismus. Vaginismus, often misspelled as vagismus, is a disorder of sexual dysfunction wherein a woman experiences pain while having sexual intercourse. Also, a large number of women who experience pain while having intercourse don't like to discuss it as they think that it is too personal to be discussed with a doctor. Owing to this, many women live with the condition for years without taking any treatment. However, this is very wrong, because if left untreated it can spoil the entire sexual life of a woman. Thus, it is important for you to know about Vaginismus. Here are some questions, which women ask about Vaginismus.

What happens in Vaginismus?

A woman suffering from Vaginismus is unable to insert anything into her vagina. This is mainly because; in Vaginismus, there is an involuntary contraction of the lower muscles in the vagina. This contraction closes off' the vaginal opening and a woman is unable to insert anything (not even her own fingers) into her vagina.

Does Vaginismus heal itself?

This is a common misconception that many women have about Vaginismus. The truth is, Vaginismus doesn't heal itself and needs to be treated. So don't live under the impression that the pain caused by Vaginismus will go away on its own.

What are its symptoms?

The pain experienced by a woman suffering from Vaginismus is so severe that she doesn't feel like having sex due to fear of experiencing pain. The symptoms of Vaginismus are almost the same as those observed in other sexual dysfunctions such as Vulvodynia, yeast infection and others. A woman suffering from Vaginismus would mostly experience symptoms such as pain in and around the vaginal opening, a burning sensation and stinging.

How it can be diagnosed?

Due to the similarity in the symptoms of Vaginismus with other disorders, it often becomes difficult to diagnose Vaginismus. However, Vaginismus can be diagnosed successfully with the help of a medical diagnosis and a pelvic or gynecological examination. The pelvic or gynecological examination helps to rule out the possibility of other disorders and ensures that Vaginismus is not misdiagnosed.

What are the causes of Vaginismus?

There are many physiological as well as psychological causes that lead to Vaginismus. The physical causes of Vaginismus include strain to the vagina during child delivery, or strain caused by sexual abuse or rape and so on. The psychological causes of Vaginismus mostly include fear and anxiety in the mind of the woman about sex or the belief that sex is always painful. This fear about sex develops Vaginismus.

What are the treatment options?

Just like its causes, the treatment options for Vaginismus are also physical as well as psychological. The physical treatment for Vaginismus will usually include vaginal dilation. In this, the woman has to insert dilators into her vagina. She has to insert these dilators, from a small size to a larger size gradually into her vagina. This process of dilating is conducted until the woman is able to insert the dilator of the largest size without experiencing pain. The psychological treatment of Vaginismus mostly consists of counseling wherein the negative thoughts about sex in the mind of the woman are eliminated and she is taught to consider sex as a natural activity, which needs to be done with the sole motive of experiencing pleasure and satisfaction.

These were some of the answers to your questions about Vaginismus. Hope you must have now got a better idea about the condition.

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