How to Deal with Vaginismus - Symptoms, and Treatment

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How to Deal with Vaginismus
Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More
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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.
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What are the different types of vaginismus?

• There are two main types of vaginismus.
• Primary This is when a woman has had pain every
  time something entered her vagina, including a
  penis (called penetrative sex), or when shes
  never been able to insert anything into her
  vagina. Its also called lifelong vaginismus.
• Secondary This is when a woman has had sex
  without pain before, but then it becomes
  difficult or impossible. Its also called
  acquired vaginismus.

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What are the symptoms of vaginismus?

• Painful sex (dyspareunia) is often the first sign
  of vaginismus. The pain happens only with
  penetration. It usually goes away after
  withdrawal, but not always.
• Symptoms of vaginismus include
• Not being able to have penetrative sex or insert
  a tampon at all
• Fear of pain or sex
• Loss of sexual desire

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How are vaginismus diagnosed?
Vaginal dilatation is required. Your doctor will
decide your treatment plan.
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