Success Criteria in Vaginismus Treatment

Vaginismus is a very common sexual dysfunction in our country. It is a phobic reaction that a woman develops about her vagina. Because it is a phobic response, treatment resistance may also be high.

Vaginismus Treatment

If this fearful condition of the person is not treated, it causes greater resistance over time. Unlike other sexual dysfunctions, vaginismus is mainly treated with behavioral therapies in addition to cognitive therapies. The phobic judgments that the person has developed can be treated in a very short time in a behavioral dimension and as a discipline.

One of the most important success criteria in the treatment of vaginismus is “correct information”. It is necessary to get correct information and replace the wrong judgments about sexuality with the correct ones instead of the scary first night stories that spread from ear to ear. At this point, it is necessary to stay away from the information pollution on the internet.

Another success criterion is motivation and belief. A healthy sex life is the right of every adult. Its deficiency results in a situation that harms relationships and self-esteem. Therefore, considering the gains of a healthy sexual life, it is necessary to turn the treatment process from being a "duty" into a pleasant discovery process. Therefore, motivation is absolutely essential. It is necessary to be faithful and determined about the methods and roadmap to be applied by the specialist who is consulted for treatment.

One of the most important and indispensable criteria of the treatment process is spousal support. The constructive/supportive attitudes of the male spouses accelerate the treatment and provide a lot of support during this phase from the decision-making phase to the conclusion of the treatment.

If there are marital problems due to vaginismus or other factors, it should be resolved by receiving family therapy support before treatment.

When these criteria come together, success is inevitable.

Regardless of its cause, resistance or level, vaginismus is a symptom that can be treated with scientific methods and in a short time...

Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist

Op. Dr. Tamer Gultekin