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