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Jan 2020
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Vaginismus

DR. CHAPA’S CLINICAL PEARLS
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Vaginismus is the involuntary tightening of pelvic floor muscles that surround the vagina; this can make penetration very painful, if not impossible. The DSM5 reclassified female sexual dysfunction into 4 main categories, with vaginismus fitting in the “penetration disorder“ group. What role does medical therapy play with this condition? Does physical therap ... Show More
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