Vaginismus (Last Updated - 6/25/2003)
-char. by involuntary constriction of the outer third of the vagina
-Tx:
1) Individual Psycho-Tx -> to deal w/ issues of fear of pregnancy, strict upbringing and religion or prior sexual abuse
2) Behavioral Techniques (Ex.) Dilators)
3) Couples Tx (if due to marital conflicts)
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References:
Kaplan USMLE Step 2 Lecture Notes: Psychiatry and Epidemiology & Ethics. Gonzalez-Mayo A. 2002. pg. 86