Search for dissertations about: "Partial vaginismus"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Partial vaginismus.

2. 1. Partial vaginismus : definition, symptoms and treatment

   Author : Maria Engman; Barbro Wijma; Lotti Helström; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Partial vaginismus; vulvar vestibulitis; provoked vestibulodynia; electromyography; pelvic floor muscles; burning pain; itch; symptoms; long-term follow-up; cognitive behaviour therapy; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi;

   Abstract : Vaginismus is a sexual pain disorder, where spasm of musculature of the outer third of the vagina interferes with intercourse. Vaginismus exists in two forms: total vaginismus, where intercourse is impossible, and the more seldom described partial vaginismus, in which intercourse is possible but painful. READ MORE