Question 1

what all are the treatments n medications for vaginismus?

Accepted Answer

Vaginismus: Is not usually treated with medication. Behavioral therapy is sometimes helpful; you need to see a very good gyn about this, one who has experience with the problem.

Question 2

how do i know if i have vaginismus? i experience a lot of pain whenever ive tried to have penetrative sex. its usually a sharp pain with stinging as well. is this normal? im 21 and on no medications?

Accepted Answer

: Dyspareunia is likely what you experience and while many times it resolves in time without any specific intervention, having an assessment with your primary care doc or Gyn specialist will be best in ruling out possible abnormalities contributing to your symptoms.

Question 3

what is vaginismus?

Accepted Answer

Pain on insertion: Vaginismus produces vaginal "tonic" contractions at the opening of the vagina which if entry is "forced" pain will result. Painful intravaginal intercourse has different causes. Try positional changes to see if that helps, and if not see an ob-gyn md.

Question 4

how to tell if i have vaginismus?

Accepted Answer

Vaginismus: Vaginismus = involuntary spasm of vaginal muscle which may prevent penetration of vagina by object (penis/ tampon etc) due to pain and spasm.

Question 5

is vaginismus and dyspsreunia the same?

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Vaginismus: When a woman has vaginismus, her vagina's muscles squeeze or spasm when something is entering it, like a tampon or a penis. It can be mildly uncomfortable, or it can be painful.

Yes pretty much the terms refer to the same set of symptoms.

Question 6

what is vaginismus? what makes it happen?

Accepted Answer

Pain on insertion: Vaginismus produces vaginal "tonic" contractions at the opening of the vagina which if entry is "forced" pain will result. Painful intravaginal intercourse has different causes. Try positional changes to see if that helps, and if not see an ob-gyn md.

Question 7

what are the main symptoms of vaginismus?

Accepted Answer

Pain with sex: Pain and tightening involuntarily when try to insert anything in vagina.

Question 8

what are some home remedies for vaginismus?

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Treatment program...: Vaginismus is considered one of the most successfully treatable female sexual disorders. Many studies have shown treatment success rates approaching nearly 100%. Treatment resolution follows a manageable, step-by-step program involving personal exercises,  couple exercises, vaginal dilators, etc.  One site where these steps are well described is: Vaginismus.com.  Best wishes!

Question 9

i think i may have vaginismus? new bf hurts.

Accepted Answer

Pain on insertion: Vaginismus produces vaginal "tonic" contractions at the opening of the vagina which if entry is "forced" pain will result. Painful intravaginal intercourse has different causes. Try positional changes to see if that helps, and if not see an ob-gyn md.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: vaginismus?

Accepted Answer

Vaginismus: Vaginismus =   involuntary tightening of  vaginal muscles with attempted penetration.

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