Refers to recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina severe enough to interfere with coitus.
Painful spasm of the vagina, hence often resulting in unsuccessful penetration.
A spasm of the muscles surrounding the vagina, causing painful contractions of the vagina.
A condition in which the muscles at the entrance of the vagina contract, making intromission painful and nearly impossible.
A painful contraction of the vagina which prevents sexual intercourse.
Contraction of the muscles around the vagina, causing its opening to close; it usually occurs as a fear or anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination; but may also be caused by injury or dryness of the vagina or inflammation of the vagina or bladder.
Involuntary spasms of the muscles of the vagina, making sexual intercourse uncomfortable, difficult, or impossible. A woman with vaginismus may also be unable to tolerate a pelvic examination or the insertion of a tampon. Past traumatic sexual experiences may lead to vaginismus in some women. Doctors usually refer affected women to a sex therapist for treatment that combines education and counseling with behavioral exercises such as Kegel exercises (which improve voluntary muscle control).
An involuntary spasm of the muscles of the vagina, making sexual intercourse uncomfortable, difficult, or impossible. A woman with vaginismus may also be unable to tolerate a pelvic examination or the insertion of a tampon. Vaginismus tends to occur when a woman associates penetration with pain, and the resulting anxiety causes her vaginal muscles to tense. Traumatic sexual experiences of the past may predispose a woman to vaginismus. Sometimes, the painful experience may not have been particularly traumatic, such as the pain from chronic vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina. Whatever the cause of the anxiety, it leads to muscular spasms that cause pain when penetration is attempted.
Sudden and painful contraction of the muscles surrounding the vagina, usually in response to the vulva or vagina being touched. Sexual intercourse may be impeded, and the condition may be associated with fear of or aversion to coitus. Other causative factors include vaginal injury or ulceration, dryness or shrinkage of the lining membrane of the vagina, and inflammation of the vagina or bladder.
Spasmodic painful, involuntary contraction of the opening of the vagina on attempted coitus (sexual intercourse). It is usually psychological in origin due, for instance, to fear that penetration by the penis will be painful, or because of some previous traumatic incident of sexual intercourse such as rape or sexual abuse as a child. It may also be due to some local, painful condition such as inflammation.
Painful spasm of the vagina from contraction of the outer third of the muscles surrounding it, a condition that may interfere with coitus.
Vaginismus is a condition characterized by involuntary spasms of the muscles surrounding the outer portion of the vagina. These spasms occur in response to attempts at vaginal penetration, resulting in the prevention or restriction of penetration. This can cause discomfort, pain, or the inability to engage in penetrative sexual activity.
Vaginismus is a condition characterized by painful, involuntary muscle contractions around the opening of the vagina. It can disrupt sexual intercourse and sometimes even hinder medical vaginal exams. The root cause of this condition is often psychological.
Painful contraction of the muscle fibers within the vaginal walls can sometimes be triggered by apprehension related to pain, pregnancy, or emotional guilt associated with sexual activity. These spasms can be so intense that they effectively hinder any sexual intercourse.