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Treatment involves extensive therapy that combines education, counseling, and behavioral exercises. Such exercises include pelvic floor muscle contraction and relaxation (Kegel exercises. Vaginal dilation exercises are recommended using plastic dilators. This should be done unde...[read article]

Tests for Vaginismus

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A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients'' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a u...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Medical Procedures for Vaginismus

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Sex therapy is the treatment of sexual dysfunction.Sex therapy utilizes various techniques in order to relieve sexual dysfunction commonly caused by premature ejacu...  More
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Behavioral therapy, or behavioral modification, is a psychological technique based on the premise that specific, observable, maladaptive, badly adjusted, or self-de...  More
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Couples therapy is a form of psychological therapy used to treat relationship distress for both individuals and couples.The purpose of couples therapy is to restore...  More
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means....  More
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Psychological desensitization therapy
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Self Care for Vaginismus

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Kegel exercises are a series of pelvic muscle exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.Pelvic muscle strengthening exercises; Pelvic floor e...  More
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