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[Vaginismus]

C M Harrison1

  • 1Rotunda Hospital, Dublin.

Contraception, Fertilite, Sexualite (1992)
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
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This study explores vaginismus treatment, finding that a combined psychotherapeutic and behavioral approach effectively resolves painful intercourse for most women. This treatment also enhances sexual fulfillment and can lead to pregnancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Psychology
  • Sex Therapy

Context:

  • Vaginismus presents a significant challenge to sexual health and relationships.
  • Limited research exists on effective, integrated treatment modalities for vaginismus.

Purpose:

  • To define vaginismus comprehensively.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of a combined psychotherapeutic and behavioral therapy for vaginismus.

Summary:

  • The study details vaginismus and assesses a treatment combining psychotherapy with behavioral techniques.
  • Out of 26 couples, 85% achieved comfortable penetrative intercourse post-treatment.
  • Participants reported improved sexual relationship fulfillment, with seven achieving pregnancy.

Impact:

  • This integrated therapeutic approach demonstrates high success rates in treating vaginismus.
  • The findings offer a viable treatment option for couples experiencing vaginismus.
  • Successful treatment can improve sexual function, relationship satisfaction, and reproductive outcomes.