Vaginismus: a review of the literature on the classification/diagnosis, etiology and treatment
MA Lahaie, SC Boyer, R Amsel, S Khalifé… - Women's …, 2010 - journals.sagepub.com
Vaginismus is currently defined as an involuntary vaginal muscle spasm interfering with
sexual intercourse that is relatively easy to diagnose and treat. As a result, there has been a …
sexual intercourse that is relatively easy to diagnose and treat. As a result, there has been a …
Understanding vaginismus: a biopsychosocial perspective
M McEvoy, R McElvaney, R Glover - Sexual and Relationship …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Despite its universal prevalence, vaginismus remains under-researched. This paper
explores various understandings of vaginismus, including the medical understanding of …
explores various understandings of vaginismus, including the medical understanding of …
The overactive pelvic floor (OPF) and sexual dysfunction. Part 2: evaluation and treatment of sexual dysfunction in OPF patients
Introduction The assessment of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) overactivity is part of a
comprehensive evaluation including a detailed history (medical, gynecological …
comprehensive evaluation including a detailed history (medical, gynecological …
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for women with lifelong vaginismus: process and prognostic factors
MM ter Kuile, JJDM van Lankveld, E de Groot… - … ReSearch and therapy, 2007 - Elsevier
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) seems an effective treatment of lifelong vaginismus, but
mechanisms of action have not yet been established. The present study explored whether …
mechanisms of action have not yet been established. The present study explored whether …
[HTML][HTML] Female sexual dysfunction: classification, pathophysiology, and management
Female sexual dysfunction is a prevalent problem in the general community; however, it has
not been studied as extensively as male sexual dysfunction. Female sexual dysfunction is a …
not been studied as extensively as male sexual dysfunction. Female sexual dysfunction is a …
[HTML][HTML] Behavioral therapies for treating female sexual dysfunctions: a state-of-the-art review
Many possible factors impact sexual wellbeing for women across the lifespan, and holistic
approaches are being utilized to promote health and to address sexual concerns. Female …
approaches are being utilized to promote health and to address sexual concerns. Female …
Interventions for vaginismus
T Melnik, K Hawton, H McGuire - Cochrane Database of …, 2012 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Vaginismus is an involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles which makes
sexual intercourse difficult or impossible. It is one of the more common female psychosexual …
sexual intercourse difficult or impossible. It is one of the more common female psychosexual …
Outcome of medical and psychosexual interventions for vaginismus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
E Maseroli, I Scavello, G Rastrelli… - The journal of sexual …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Although vaginismus is a condition with a great impact on psychosexual well-
being, the evidence on the efficacy of interventions is lacking. Aim To review all information …
being, the evidence on the efficacy of interventions is lacking. Aim To review all information …
[HTML][HTML] Female genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder: review of the related factors and overall approach
A Dias-Amaral, A Marques-Pinto - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e …, 2018 - SciELO Brasil
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) can be an extremely bothersome condition
for patients, and a tough challenge for professionals regarding its assessment and …
for patients, and a tough challenge for professionals regarding its assessment and …
A comparative study of sexual function, behavior, and cognitions of women with lifelong vaginismus
RA Cherner, ED Reissing - Archives of sexual behavior, 2013 - Springer
Vaginismus is classified as a sexual dysfunction, yet limited research is available on the
sexual function and behavior of women with this condition. Comparing women with lifelong …
sexual function and behavior of women with this condition. Comparing women with lifelong …