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Vaginismus
What is vaginismus?
Vaginismus is the involuntary tensing or contracting of muscles around the vagina. The vagina is part of the female reproductive system. It connects the lower part of the uterus (cervix) to the outside of the body.
These unintentional muscle spasms occur when something — a penis, finger, tampon or medical instrument — attempts to penetrate the vagina. The spasms may be mildly uncomfortable or very painful.
Symptoms :
Signs of vaginismus include:- Discomfort or pain during vaginal penetration.
- Inability to have sex or have a pelvic exam due to vaginal muscle spasms or pain.
- Painful intercourse.
Causes :
Healthcare experts aren’t sure why some people experience vaginismus. It can cause physical, psychological and sexual issues. Bladder infections, UTIs and yeast infections can worsen vaginismus pain.Factors that may contribute to vaginismus include:
- Anxiety disorders.
- Childbirth injuries, such as vaginal tears.
- Prior surgery.
- Fear of sex or negative feelings about sex, perhaps due to past sexual abuse, rape or trauma.
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Treatment
Physical Therapy:
A physical therapist can factor in your unique circumstances and create a personalized treatment plan for your condition while keeping your comfort a priority. They’ll prescribe pelvic floor exercises to strengthen the control of your pelvic muscles and to relax your pelvic muscles so releasing from a contraction can be more easily managed. The pelvic floor muscles affect so much of your body that they really deserve a lot of attention and focus during a physical therapy session. Your therapist may encourage you to perform a series of targeted pelvic floor exercises to learn how to strengthen those muscles, how to relax them, and how to eventually support your pelvic floor with your surrounding muscles. Our Physical Therapist in New York works with each patient to develop programs to meet their specific needs.