vaginismus

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Pronunciation

IPA /vadʒɪˈnɪzməs/

Noun

vaginismus noun

A painful muscular contraction of the vagina when attempting to insert something, such as a tampon or a penis, into it.

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Synonyms

colpospasm vaginism vaginodynia vaginosis vaginopathogenicity vaginitis vulvovaginatis vulvovaginitis vulvitis vestibulodynia vagotonia vulvodynia virilism dyspareunia colpitis anismus penitis priapism

Associated

spasm vaginal vagina penetration involuntary intercourse painful pain sexual condition patient sex

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