Authors : Rozina Shaikh, Binal Dave
DOI : 10.18231/j.jpmhh.2022.009
Volume : 8
Issue : 1
Year : 2022
Page No : 42-45
Vaginismus is a condition that can be defined as an uncontrolled contraction of the vaginal muscles, which can lead to difficulty in coital activity.1,2 The term vaginismus was coiled in 19th century. However, vaginismus has been actualized as a inconsistent but well recognized and well managed female sexual dysfunction. In 1859 gynecologist pen down from his personal experience “I can confidently assert that I know of no disease capable of producing so much unhappiness to both parties of the marriage contract, and I am happy to state that I know of no serious trouble that can be cured so easily, so safely and so certainly”1,3. This actualization was extended by Masters and Johnson. Who clocked in a treatment and outcome success rate of 100%. 1,4. Beck stated vaginismus as “an interesting illustration of scientific neglect”1,5.There is paucity in the evidences of epidemiological studies examining the population prevalence of vaginismus as it requires gynecological assessment and the effected will avoid it due the pain anticipation due to which there have been numerous estimation with concerns to the prevalence vaginismus1. Masters and Johnson state that it is comparatively sparse conditio1,4,6 And there are others who advocate that it is the most found female psychosexual dysfunction.7-10. The prevalence of vaginismus remains unspecific however the prevalence rate in clinical setting have been outlined to fall between 5-17.It was found that Ghana reported 68.1% cases with signs and symptoms of vaginismus.12. An Italian women reported 9% of enquires for vaginismus over a phone call helpline.
Keywords: Dyspareunia, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction, Pelvic floor rehab