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Dyspareunia and vaginismus.

J F Steege

    Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |September 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Discoveries in sexual physiology and psychology have advanced the treatment of vaginismus and dyspareunia. Physical exams, informed by sexual response knowledge, help locate pain for targeted physical and psychological therapies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sexual Medicine
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Human Physiology

    Background:

    • Vaginismus and dyspareunia are common sexual dysfunctions.
    • Historical understanding has been limited.
    • Integration of psychological sciences is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review advancements in understanding and treating vaginismus and dyspareunia.
    • To emphasize the role of sexual physiology and psychology.
    • To highlight the utility of physical examination.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical evaluation of sexual dysfunction.
    • Review of sexual physiology discoveries.
    • Integration of psychological science principles.
    • Analysis of physical examination techniques.

    Main Results:

    • Sexual physiology and psychology have significantly improved treatment approaches.
    • Physical examination is vital for pain localization and patient education.
    • Combined physical and psychological treatments are effective for specific dyspareunia causes.

    Conclusions:

    • A multidisciplinary approach integrating sexual physiology and psychology is key.
    • Informed physical examination aids diagnosis and treatment planning.
    • Tailored treatments can effectively manage vaginismus and dyspareunia.

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