Vaginismus :
Vaginismus is described as the involuntary contraction of muscles around the vagina, causing pain and mild discomfort when a finger, penis, or tampon tries to penetrate the vagina. The presenting complaints of vaginismus include discomfort or pain during vaginal penetration, inability to have a pelvic exam or sex due to vaginal pain or muscle spasms, and painful intercourse. The factors responsible for causing vaginismus include past sexual abuse, trauma or rape, childbirth injuries, such as vaginal tears prior to surgery, negative feelings about sex or fear of sex, and anxiety disorders. The treatment plan to diagnose and manage vaginismus involves using topical therapy, sex therapy, pelvic floor physical therapy, vaginal dilator therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). If the patient presents with complaints like itching or genital irritation, painful intercourse, vaginal redness, painful urination, swelling, and unusual or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, it is important to seek immediate medical care.




