Sexual Pain Disorder with Anxiety and Depressive Psychopathology as Complication: A Case-Report
Vaginismus Treatment
Vol. 11 No. 1 : 2016 (87-91)
Abstract
Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction which results from vaginal musculature spasm and makes the penetration almost impossible. It is commonly associated with significant emotional distress. On several occasions, fear of pain during sexual intercourse may perpetuate the sexual dysfunction. We report a case of primary vaginismus that was associated with psychiatric squeale of anxiety and depression psychopathology. It suggests that psychological problems related to a mental-health problem in vaginismus should be dealt adequately for a holistic approach. A combination of behavioural, psychological and pharmacological treatment is important to ensure a good prognosis outcome.
Keywords :
anxiety-depression,
primary,
vaginismus,
Correspondance Address
Hatta Sidi, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: +603-91456142 Fax: +603-91456681 Email: hattasidi@hotmail.com
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