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Alternate Names : Vaginal Muscle Spasms
Vaginismus | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
The key symptom of vaginismus is vaginal tightness strong enough to make intercourse impossible. The pain may cause a woman to avoid sexual intimacy.
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Vaginismus: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Vaginismus: Diagnosis & Tests
Author: Eva Martin, MD Reviewer: Sandy Keefe, RN, MSN Date Reviewed: 09/11/01