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Psychologic vaginismus

Known as: Functional vaginismus, Psychogenic Vaginismus, vaginismus 
Involuntary spasm of the outer muscles of the vagina during penetration that results from a psychological cause.
National Institutes of Health

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Dyspareunia, psychogenic
FrigidityVaginospasm

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Review
2010
Review
2010
Vaginismus in peri- and postmenopausal women: a pragmatic approach for general practitioners and gynaecologists
Vaginismus is generally described as an involuntary contraction of the vaginal musculature, which usually results in the failure… 
2009
2009
Vaginismus: Evaluation and Management
2009
2009
Microform or incomplete median cleft lip: strategy and management.
GUIDELINES Viewpoints, pertaining to issues of general interest, are welcome, even if they are not related to items previously… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
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… 
2007
2007
Partial vaginismus definition, symptoms and treatment
Vaginismus is a sexual pain disorder, where spasm of musculature of the outer third of the vagina interferes with intercourse… 
2006
2006
Topical lignocaine for vaginismus: a case report
Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction in which spasm of vaginal musculature precludes penetrative intercourse. In many cases… 
2000
2000
Vaginismus: A most perplexing problem.
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Vaginismus: an important factor in the evaluation and management of vulvar vestibulitis syndrome.
Dyspareunia is a common complaint in general gynecological practice. Many patients with dyspareunia suffer from vulvar… 
1982
1982
The Treatment of Vaginismus by the Gynecologist: An Eclectic Approach
Thirteen of 14 patients with vaginismus have been successfully treated using systematic in vivo desensitization and other simple… 
1972
1972
Vaginismus: etiology and treatment.
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