Vaginismus

Vaginismus is a condition in which involuntary muscle spasm interferes with vaginal intercourse or other penetration of the vagina. This often results in pain with attempts at sex. Often... Wikipedia

• Specialty:  Gynecology, urology, sexual medicine
• Symptoms:  Pain with sex
• Usual onset:  With first sexual intercourse
• Causes:  Fear of pain
• Risk factors:  History of sexual assault, endometriosis, vaginitis, prior episiotomy
• Diagnostic method:  Based on the symptoms and examination
• Differential diagnosis:  Dyspareunia, Vulvodynia
• Treatment:  Behavior therapy, gradual vaginal dilatation
• Frequency:  1-7% of the female population
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo