Vaginismus and its impact on fertility
Vaginismus is a condition where the pelvic floor muscles involuntarily contract leading to difficulty to insert anything into the vagina. This can cause extreme pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse or gynecological examinations. It is not age specific,however more cases of Vaginismus are most commonly found in young women.
Causes :
- Traumatic sexual past such as abuse or assault
- painfulsexual interactions
- Childbirth complications
- religious beliefs can create negative attitude towards sex
Signs and symptoms :
- Pain during vaginal penetration
- Unable to have intercourse
- Pain during pelvic examination
- difficulty inserting tampons and menstrual cups
- fear of sex
How does Vaginismus influence fertility ?
- Difficulty with penetration
- impaired vaginal mucus production
- Anxiety
- problems with intrauterine insemination (IUI)
Vaginismus is a heartbreaking condition which can make it extremely painful and mentally exhausting as well. It is necessary to understand the symptoms and causes, and manage it accordingly. Dr Rohani Nayak is the best IVF specialist in Bhubaneswar. Book an appointment today and get expert attention.