Patient's question:
I don't know what vaginismus is, nor do I know what symptoms it has. Every time I have sex with my husband, my vagina feels uncomfortable and twitches. My husband loves me very much, so every time he prefers to endure it alone rather than see me in pain, and then after a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as vaginismus. What are the symptoms of vaginismus?Doctor's answer:
Vaginismus is a symptom of female sexual dysfunction, primarily referring to the uncontrolled, intense, and persistent contraction of the vagina and pelvic floor muscles during sexual intercourse, making it impossible for an erect penis to penetrate, or causing pain and discomfort in the vaginal opening or deep within the vagina during or after intercourse. The main cause of vaginismus is primarily related to psychological factors. Most patients develop it due to a lack of sexual knowledge, extreme fear and anxiety about intercourse, or a history of sexual violence or psychological trauma to the external genitalia and vagina. Marital dissatisfaction and dissatisfaction with immediate family members can also contribute.