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  1. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Vaginism | OriginalPaper

    Patients’ recommendations to improve help-seeking for vaginismus: a qualitative study

    Women who have vaginismus often face barriers to seek and receive appropriate help and healthcare for the condition. This is because vaginismus is an overlooked yet common female sexual pain disorder [ 1 , 2 ]. Vaginismus causes the vagina to …

  2. 13-08-2022 | Intrauterine Growth Restriction | OriginalPaper

    Obstetric outcomes in women with vulvodynia or vaginismus

    Vulvodynia and vaginismus are classified as “Genito-pelvic pain/Penetration Disorders” by the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5). These conditions lead to recurrent difficulties with one or more of the …

  3. Open Access 01-12-2021 | Vaginism | OriginalPaper

    Bio-psychosocial factor of vaginismus in Iranian women

    Sexual health is an essential aspect of personal health that may affect all people in all ages and stages of life [ 1 ]. It includes a complex and ambiguous combination of physical, emotional, psychological and social dimensions of health and is …

  4. 02-05-2022 | Vaginism | OriginalPaper

    The effects of sexual counseling and pelvic floor relaxation on sexual functions in women receiving vaginismus treatment: a randomized controlled study

    In the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), vaginismus is assessed under the title of genito-pelvic pain-penetration disorder. In this context, vaginismus is defined …

  5. Open Access 01-12-2021 | Vaginism | OriginalPaper

    The role of personal factors in quality of life among Iranian women with vaginismus: a path analysis

    Vaginismus is defined as persistent or recurrent difficulties related to vaginal entry by penis, finger, and or any object, despite woman's desire [ 1 ]. Although the prevalence of the disorder is unknown, studies demonstrated that vaginismus is …

  6. 01-05-2021 | Vaginism | OriginalPaper

    Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures on the sexual functions of women treated for vaginismus (genitopelvic pain/penetration disorder)

    The World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 a pandemic, and many countries including Turkey have taken strict protective measures such as border closures, transportation restrictions …

  7. 01-07-2019 | Vaginism | ReviewPaper

    Methodological approaches to botulinum toxin for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain, vaginismus, and vulvar pain disorders

    Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is an exceedingly common, potentially debilitating condition with a prevalence of 6–26% among women of reproductive age [ 1 ]. CPP, defined as “persistent pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis of a minimum 6-month duration …

  8. 01-11-2019 | OriginalPaper

    Comparing the effectiveness of functional electrical stimulation via sexual cognitive/behavioral therapy of pelvic floor muscles versus local injection of botulinum toxin on the sexual functioning of patients with primary vaginismus: a randomized clinical trial

    Vaginismus is referred to as having a persistently or recurrently painful vagina on entry of a penis, fingers, or other objects into it [ 1 ]. Recurrent or persistent spasm of the vaginal musculature interfering with vaginal penetration constitutes …

  9. 01-09-2001 | OriginalPaper

    Vaginismus, a Component of a General Defensive Reaction. An Investigation of Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity during Exposure to Emotion-Inducing Film Excerpts in Women with and without Vaginismus

    This study investigates the mechanism underlying vaginismus, which may be part of a general defense mechanism. Exposure to a threatening situation will evoke an increase in muscle activity. This muscle reaction will not be restricted to the pelvic …

  10. 01-12-2014 | OriginalPaper

    Understanding and treating vaginismus: a multimodal approach

    Vaginismus is currently defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5) as a "Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder" [ 1 ]. Basson et al. note the inability of a woman to achieve vaginal penetration despite a desire …

  11. 01-03-2008 | OriginalPaper

    Coexisting idiopathic cervical dystonia and primary vaginismus

    A case report
  12. 01-03-2008 | OriginalPaper

    Dyspareunia and vaginismus: Review of the literature and treatment

    Dyspareunia and vaginismus are sexual pain disorders that partially overlap and are neglected in clinical practice. The etiology of sexual pain disorders is multifactorial. Pain may be perceived at vaginal entry (introital dyspareunia) or deep in …

  13. Open Access 01-12-2015 | OriginalPaper

    Women’s experiences of using vaginal trainers (dilators) to treat vaginal penetration difficulties diagnosed as vaginismus: a qualitative interview study

    Vaginismus is often described as a muscular spasm of the outer third of the vagina, causing sex to be painful or impossible. However, investigations into the nature of the proposed spasm have shown that it is not reliably elicited during internal …

  14. 01-12-2011 | ReviewPaper

    Vaginismus: Review of Current Concepts and Treatment Using Botox Injections, Bupivacaine Injections, and Progressive Dilation with the Patient Under Anesthesia

    Vaginismus is a poorly understood condition affecting approximately 1–7% of females worldwide. This article aims to bring attention to this disorder and to review the use of Botox injections to treat these patients. Vaginismus, also known as …

  15. 01-08-2021 | Vaginism

    Gynecological and psycho-sexual aspects of women with history of anorectal malformations

    The anorectal malformations (ARM) are rare congenital anomalies affecting the distal gastrointestinal tract. They occur in one in 2500–5000 live births and encompass a spectrum of types, from the simplest cases with an expected good outcome to the …

  16. Open Access 13-05-2024 | Stress Incontinence | Online First

    Biomechanical Integrity Score of the Female Pelvic Floor for Stress Urinary Incontinence

    Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition, affecting more than 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives [ 1 ]. More than 20 million women in the USA are affected by UI, and, based on current demographic trends, this number is expected to …

  17. 03-05-2023 | Vaginism | Letter

    Re: “the relationship between clitourethrovaginal complex and female orgasm”. A rebuttal

  18. Open Access 01-12-2024 | OriginalPaper

    Gynecological health and uptake of gynecological care after domestic or sexual violence: a qualitative study in an emergency shelter

    Since 2017, the international Metoo movement has contributed to freeing women’s voices about sexual violence [ 1 – 3 ]. However, domestic or sexual violence is still difficult to verbalize for survivors and associated with a lack of social and …

  19. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Gestational Diabetes | OriginalPaper

    The use of late preterm antenatal corticosteroids in women with gestational diabetes : a puzzle worth solving

    Any live birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation (WG) is defined as preterm birth (PTB), which is a leading cause of neonatal death and morbidity due to complications associated with prematurity, especially pulmonary hypoplasia [ 1 ].

  20. 19-03-2024 | Infertility | ReviewPaper

    Sexual Well-Being Among Individuals Undergoing Fertility Treatment: A Review of Recent Literature

    The global lifetime prevalence of infertility in 2022 is estimated to be 17.5% [ 1 ]. Infertility—the inability to conceive after a year of regular unprotected intercourse (1)—presents a substantial obstacle for couples aspiring to become parents.

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