vaginismus

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vag·i·nis·mus

V0005800 (văj′ə-nĭz′məs)n. A usually prolonged and painful contraction or spasm of the vagina.

[New Latin vāgīnismus : vagin(a) + Latin -ismus, -ism.]

vaginismus

(ˌvædʒɪˈnɪzməs; -ˈnɪsməs) n (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) painful spasm of the vagina[C19: from New Latin, from vagina + -ismus; see -ism]

vag•i•nis•mus

(ˌvædʒ əˈnɪz məs)

n. a painful spasm of the vagina. [1865–70; < New Latin; see vagina, -ism]

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Noun

vaginismus - muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examinationcontraction, muscle contraction, muscular contraction - (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

Translations

κολεόσπασμοςvaginisme

Vaginismus

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vaginismus

[‚vaj·ə′niz·məs] (medicine) Painful vaginal spasm.

Vaginismus

an increased sensitivity of the female external genitalia whereby an attempt at sexual relations results in spasm of the muscle of the pelvic floor and vagina.

Vaginismus generally occurs after a psychological trauma caused by the first clumsy sexual relations and ensuing antipathy toward the male partner, and so forth. It is sometimes due to male impotence and inability to complete the sexual act. In some cases spasm may occur simply at the thought of the possible pain of intercourse. It may be triggered by a careless gynecological examination that frightens the patient. When the fear is allayed (usually by a careful gynecological examination), the vaginismus gradually disappears. In more severe cases systemic restorative treatment combined with psychotherapy may be required.

V. A. POKROVSKII

vaginismus

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vaginismus

[vaj″ĭ-niz´mus] painful spasm of the vagina due to involuntary contraction of the vaginal musculature, usually severe enough to prevent intercourse; the cause may be organic or psychogenic.

vag·i·nis·mus

(vaj'i-niz'mŭs), Painful spasm of the vagina preventing intercourse. Synonym(s): vaginism, vulvismus [vagina + L. -ismus, action, condition]

vaginismus

(văj′ə-nĭz′məs)n. A usually prolonged and painful contraction or spasm of the vagina.

vaginismus

Unconsummated marriage Psychiatry A sexual dysfunction characterized by '…recurrent or persistent involuntary contraction of the perineal muscles surrounding the outer third of the vagina when penetration with penis, finger, tampon, or speculum is attempted…(This causes)…marked distress or interpersonal difficulty…(and) is not better accounted for by another…disorder.' See Dyspareunia. Cf Vaginosis.

vag·i·nis·mus

(vaj'i-niz'mŭs) Painful spasm of the vagina that impedes intercourse. [vagina + L. -ismus, action, condition]

vaginismus

Apparently involuntary rejection, by a woman, of attempted sexual intercourse or gynaecological examination. The legs are straightened, the thighs pressed together and the muscles of the pelvic floor, that surround the vagina, tighten. Sexual desire may appear normal until penetration is tried. Treatment involves full explanation and instruction in the insertion of vaginal dilators of gradually increasing size.

Vaginismus

Muscles around the outer third of the vagina have involuntary spasms in response to attempts at vaginal penetration, not allowing for penetration.Mentioned in: Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, Sexual Dysfunction

vaginismus

Related to vaginismus: Kegel exercise, frigidity, vulvodynia, Sensate focus, Vulvar vestibulitis, Vestibulodynia

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noun muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close

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