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An integrated approach is required for diagnosing vaginismus correctly.
2004 FEB 5 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- An integrated approach is required for diagnosing vaginismus correctly.
According to researchers in Canada, "this study investigated the roles of vaginal spasm, pain, and behavior in vaginismus and the ability of psychologists, gynecologists, and physical therapists to agree on a diagnosis of vaginismus."
"Eighty-seven women, matched on age, relationship status, and parity, were assigned to one of three groups: vaginismus, dyspareunia resulting from vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS), and no pain with intercourse. Diagnostic agreement was poor for vaginismus; vaginal spasm and pain measures did not differentiate between women in the vaginismus and dyspareunia/VVS groups; however, women in the vaginismus group demonstrated significantly higher vaginal/pelvic muscle tone and lower muscle strength," E.D. Reissing and colleagues, University of Ottawa, School of Psychology reported.
"Women in the vaginismus group also displayed a significantly higher frequency of defensive/ avoidant distress behaviors during pelvic examinations and recalled past attempts at ...
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