What is Vaginismus ?

Vaginismus is an unconscious contraction of the lower vaginal muscles that block the entry of the penis into the vagina.


CAUSE
Vaginismus is the result of a woman's subconscious desire to prevent the penetration (entry of the penis into the vagina). A woman may suffer from vaginismus if you feel pain in a previous sexual relationship.

A woman does not want to engage in sexual relations because:
- Fear of pregnancy
- Afraid to be under the control of sexual partners
- Fear of losing control
- Fear of experiencing pain during sexual intercourse.

Diagnosis
Medical history and physical examination often help to find any physical problems or psychological problems. If found physical problems, usually immediately repaired.


TREATMENT
If vaginismus persists, the patient is taught techniques to reduce muscle spasms. In a gradual widening of the technique, a woman entering a lubricated instrument into her vagina. Initially used wider tool with small size, then gradually use larger tools.

Exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles (Kegel exercises) can be done at wider tool inside the vagina. Muscles around the vagina tightly pursed and then relaxed, allowing the formation of a feeling that the patient can control these muscles.

Widening technique can also be trained on a regular basis at home by using your fingers. If the patient is able to receive a large influx wider tool with a sense of comfort, then she and her sexual partner may try to have sex again.

Counseling of patients and their sex partners can facilitate this process and eliminate anxiety.