Vaginismus is a disease that many women have heard about, but not everyone knows about the causes and methods of recovery. Since this is a sexual problem, a new question immediately arises: will it be possible to give birth to a child with such a diagnosis?
Definition
Female vaginismus is a severe spasm of the muscles of the pelvic floor and vagina, which most often makes it difficult, and sometimes even makes sexual intercourse unbearable. Those who have such a problem cannot control the stress. The disease can be compared to blinking an eye when something foreign is trying to get into it. All problems associated with dysfunction in girls manifest themselves in different ways. There is a misconception that vaginismus is a spasm during sex, which occurs as a result of coupling of the genitals. This phenomenon has nothing to do with this problem, as it seems to be an independent disease. It occurs in women of all ages and is expressed in various degrees. According to some studies, two to three percent suffer from it.
Causes
There are different circumstances for the occurrence of a disease:
- Due to false information or its absence at all, some have a fear of sex, which subsequently causes ailment.
- Victims of sexual violence are afraid of pain, this can just provoke vaginismus.
- It rarely happens when young girls are afraid of men, and eventually cramps begin.
- Another reason is strained interpersonal relationships.
- The disease also occurs in virgins, doctors associate it with a fear of sexual intercourse. If she is very impressionable and her friends tell her scary stories about the first intercourse, then muscles can be artificially tensed, and sex actually brings pain. As doctors say, vaginismus is a form of expression of coitophobia.
It follows that the main cause of malaise is misinformation. Therefore, experts recommend not taking into account the facts obtained from unreliable sources. In case of questions, be sure to contact the specialists.
Classification
There are three main degrees:
- muscles begin to contract at the time of attempted intercourse or when tampons are introduced;
- the reaction can occur when touching the genitals or from the expectation of caresses;
- a spasm is provoked only from the thought of being examined by a doctor or of sex.
Forms of pathology
Phobic, it is characterized by an obsessive fear of the act itself, and therefore the muscles of the vagina contract. Moreover, in most cases, a woman accepts and understands the groundlessness of such a state, but can not do anything about it. During intercourse, the horror spreads so much that the hips begin to shrink convulsively, after which the muscles of the vagina do the same. Reproaches, demands and threats from the partner’s side can worsen the whole situation, as a result, panic begins. Most often, girls who do not tolerate pain and type of blood belong to the risk group. Often the cause of a phobia is an unpleasant sensation after the loss of virginity, rough treatment or a heard story.
Hysterical - the main cause of the pathology is completely different from the previous one. This sexual dysfunction occurs due to a woman’s unwillingness to have sexual intercourse with a particular man. The girl is so unpleasant to live with her chosen one, that in the end it can turn into the beginning of an imaginary illness.
It should be noted that vaginismus is quite difficult for a married couple to experience.
Symptoms
For help, specialists should be contacted at the onset of the disease as soon as possible, since in the advanced stage it can be treated less well. Suspicion of the appearance of the disease should arise with such factors:
- impulsive perineal tension at the time of intercourse;
- tingling and burning during sexual contact;
- painful and difficult vaginal penetration of the penis;
- the inability to complete sexual intercourse;
- involuntary respiratory arrest and sudden painful muscle cramps during copulation in the lower body;
- uncontrollable horror of intercourse;
- the presence of problems during a gynecological examination ;
- unreasonable and unknown pain during coition.
If a woman is constantly experiencing such symptoms, then she begins to develop a negative attitude towards sexual contact, including her partner. They can provoke painful cramps with the mere thought of contact with a man. In the most severe cases, the vagina closes so much that even small attempts to penetrate it may become impossible. Most often, it takes a long time and a whole range of different methods to treat this condition.
Forecast
Vaginismus is a rather uncomfortable condition for any woman. Such a pathology can make you feel inferior, and also lead to a variety of psychological disorders and constant stress. Despite all this, it is quite possible to cope with the disease with the help of correctly selected therapy. In addition, most doctors give a very high percentage for further recovery.
Diagnosis
You can determine the disease in a girl at a reception at the gynecologist based on complaints and the presence of convulsive manifestations. If necessary, additional studies may be prescribed to identify other diseases. Also, tests and smears for genital infections are taken, and an ultrasound scan is performed.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, the girl goes to consult a sexologist, psychologist and psychotherapist. Further, all specialists together develop a specific plan that is suitable for this particular patient in order to defeat vaginismus. Treatment is carried out systematically and for a long time, since it is necessary to choose an individual course for such a delicate problem.
Complications
If you do not take care of yourself in time, then more serious ailments arise. Here, everything is very simple, in the absence of the possibility of penetration, completely lost sexual life as such. And this means that the harmony of relations between partners is violated, in this connection additional stressful situations and psychological problems appear. Most often, misunderstandings end with depression and the destruction of marriage. That's why when the first symptoms occur, you need to see a doctor.
Therapy
If vaginismus manifests itself in mild degrees, then general strengthening procedures are ideal, namely psychotherapy aimed at correcting nervous ideas about the danger of defloration and pain, as well as the removal of inflammatory processes on the genitals. This is a fairly effective way to correct the disorder. When a more severe degree is present, then the main treatment option is psychotherapy. In order for sexual dysfunction to be restored, the doctor may prescribe special exercises for the patient that help to overcome the fear of sexual intercourse. In order to simplify the study and psycho-training sessions, the woman is invited to push and strain the abdominal press to weaken the muscles of the pelvis.
Vaginismus - home treatment
For therapy, you can use relaxing herbal remedies and physical education. So that the consequences of the disease no longer appear, all ongoing actions must be coordinated with the doctor.
The use of aromatherapy is also recommended, namely the inhalation of the following oils: lavender, pink, neroli, chamomile, ylang-ylang and lemon mint, they very well remove muscle spasm. They are used for baths or as compresses on the stomach.
An important role in correcting the problem is played by the relationship of partners. If he is a selfish man who thinks only about his pleasure, then over time the woman will progress an aversion to physical intimacy, which will bring problems in the sexual sphere. And vice versa, if a girl receives constant support and understanding, then any problem will be solved with ease.
Massage
Such a procedure should be relaxing and gentle. At the very beginning, it is not recommended to touch the pubic area and hips, since such contact provokes the main causes of spasm. Initially, you need to prepare a woman and carry out a light rubbing and stroking. You can massage your legs, back, feet, stomach and chest, and then go to the pubic area. Massage should be stimulating and tonic. After the procedure, it is recommended to rest and relax for half an hour to get the maximum effect.
Infertility
Girls who suffer from vaginismus, but have no hormonal problems and concomitant sexually transmitted diseases may well give birth to babies, provided that the sperm enters the vagina. But only the presence of sexual intercourse for such patients is extremely problematic, as a result, secondary infertility begins to form. Today, IVF can help, namely the use of a whole range of methods of artificial insemination. But first, you need to remove the personal and underlying psychological problems. A woman with such a diagnosis can completely give birth and bear a baby, and for the majority after delivery the problems with spasm end.
Exercises
The simplest and most effective complex is the ability to train the pelvic muscles. To do this, you need to push well, as at the moment of desire to go to the toilet, and then try to draw in the vagina and tighten the circular muscle. Such exercises will help improve sexual arousal and blood circulation, and further deepen the feeling of orgasm. For the treatment of vaginismus, a large number of procedures are not needed; in severe cases, a maximum of ten is required. If you follow the recommendations correctly, a woman will very soon recover and will be able to receive all the joys of an intimate life with her partner.
Healthy foods
To balance the nervous system and regulate hormones, you need to eat food, which contains:
- magnesium (nuts, cereals and legumes);
- calcium (mustard, garlic, milk, kefir, cottage cheese, yogurt);
- group B (liver, corn, pork, pasta, lentils, processed cheese, chicken eggs, sprouted rice, white cabbage, pomegranates, oranges, peaches, cherries and grapefruits);
- Vitamin E (seafood and sea fish, spinach, wheat, viburnum, sorrel, prunes, rosehip berries, dried apricots).
In addition, it is recommended to use a large amount of fiber, as it normalizes the intestines and eliminates constipation, as well as relieve feces, which are so often pressured on the urinary organs. This pressure can affect the girl’s feelings during sex.
If vaginismus has appeared due to a feeling of fear or stress, then it is necessary to use foods that will calm the nervous system. Fruits and vegetables that have yellow and orange colors are great for this. Strong tea and coffee are recommended to be replaced with decoctions of lemon balm, rosehip, valerian, mint, currant, chamomile, sea buckthorn and linden. They will help to become calmer and relieve cramps.