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Vaginismus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
Vaginismus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
Vaginismus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
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Vaginismus is involuntary vaginal tightness
That prevents vaginal penetration or coitus
It is not a common problem in women
It is very frustrating for her husband or man

An involuntary vaginal muscle spasm closes the vagina
There is no way for the penis to go pass the vulva
It may be caused by past sexual abuse or trauma
That can lead to a fear of engaging in intercourse

Vaginal pain occurs during sexual intercourse or a pelvic examination
Treatment involves a combination of exercises, counseling, and education
The woman must relax and allow progressive insertion of dilators
The most important treatment is co-operation between sexual partners

-An original poem by Kenneth Kee

Interesting Tips about the Vaginismus

A Healthy Lifestyle

1. Take a well Balanced Diet

2. Treatment of Vaginismus
Vaginismus is treatable.

Vaginismus is highly treatable and a full recovery from vaginismus is the normal outcome of treatment.

Successful vaginismus treatment does not require drugs, surgery, hypnosis, or any other complex invasive technique.

Following a straight-forward program, pain-free and pleasurable intercourse is attainable for most couples.

Treatment involves a combination of education, counseling, and exercises such as pelvic floor muscle contraction and relaxation (Kegel exercises).

a. Counseling and psychological education of both partners
b. Sex education of the anatomy of the female vagina and male penis and also the anatomy of pelvic pain and muscle spasms
c. Progressive insertion of fingers
d. Insertion of well lubricator dilators useful
e. Dilation under anesthesia helpful
f. Plastic surgery to enlarge opening
g. Treat any physical cause of vaginismus
h. Pelvic muscle exercises and relaxation methods
i. Co-operation between the sexual partners

3. Keep bones and body strong

Bone marrow produces our blood

Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.

Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.

Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits

Zinc and other minerals are important to the body

4. Get enough rest and Sleep

Avoid stress and tension

5. Exercise and stay active.

It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 21⁄2 hours a week.

One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.

Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.

6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.

Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.

Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.

7. Stop or do not begin smoking.

It also interferes with blood supply and healing.

Chapter 1

Vaginismus

What is Vaginismus?

Vaginismus is the tightening of the muscles surrounding the vaginal opening and lower vagina to prevent penetration.

The adductor muscles of the thighs may also be involved (squeezing of the thighs to prevent penetration)

Vaginismus is usually caused by the following:

Psychological:

1. Fear of pain during sex.

2. Inadequate or faulty sex education

Physical:

1. Previous sexual assaults or rape

2. Clumsy inept sexual technique by male partner

3. Scarring or injury to vulva area previously

4. Bartholin cyst infection or other infection around the vulva

5. Menopause with dryness of the vagina

6. Vagina tumors, cancers, inflammations

7. Pelvic trauma or surgery in the past

Persons who has acute vaginismus has the following

Symptoms:

1. Penetration impossible or partial

2. Ignorance of sexual anatomy, physiology or s

LanguageEnglish
PublisherKenneth Kee
Release dateJan 18, 2015
ISBN9781310721038
Vaginismus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
Author

Kenneth Kee

Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

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    Vaginismus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions - Kenneth Kee

    Vaginismus,

    A

    Simple

    Guide

    To

    The Condition,

    Treatment

    And

    Related Conditions

    By

    Dr Kenneth Kee

    M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

    Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

    Copyright Kenneth Kee 2015 Smashwords Edition

    Published by Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

    Dedication

    This book is dedicated

    To my wife Dorothy

    And my children

    Carolyn, Grace

    And Kelvin

    This book describes the Vaginismus, Treatment and Associated Diseases or in vernacular terms

    (What You Need to Treat Vaginismus)

    This eBook is licensed for the personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader.

    If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

    Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    Introduction

    Ode to Vaginismus

    Vaginismus is involuntary vaginal tightness

    That prevents vaginal penetration or coitus

    It is not a common problem in women

    It is very frustrating for her husband or man

    An involuntary vaginal muscle spasm closes the vagina

    There is no way for the penis to go pass the vulva

    It may be caused by past sexual abuse or trauma

    That can lead to a fear of engaging in intercourse

    Vaginal pain occurs during sexual intercourse or a pelvic examination

    Treatment involves a combination of exercises, counseling, and education

    The woman must relax and allow progressive insertion of dilators

    The most important treatment is co-operation between sexual partners

    -An original poem by Kenneth Kee

    Interesting Tips about the Vaginismus

    A Healthy Lifestyle

    1. Take a well Balanced Diet

    2. Treatment of Vaginismus

    Vaginismus is treatable.

    Vaginismus is highly treatable and a full recovery from vaginismus is the normal outcome of treatment.

    Successful vaginismus treatment does not require drugs, surgery, hypnosis, or any other complex invasive technique.

    Following a straight-forward program, pain-free and pleasurable intercourse is attainable for most couples.

    Treatment involves a combination of education, counseling, and exercises such as pelvic floor muscle contraction and relaxation (Kegel exercises).

    a. Counseling and psychological education of both partners

    b. Sex education of the anatomy of the female vagina and male penis and also the anatomy of pelvic pain and muscle spasms

    c. Progressive insertion of fingers

    d. Insertion of well lubricator dilators useful

    e. Dilation under anesthesia helpful

    f. Plastic surgery to enlarge opening

    g. Treat any physical cause of vaginismus

    h. Pelvic muscle exercises and relaxation methods

    i. Co-operation between the sexual partners

    3. Keep bones and body strong

    Bone marrow produces our blood

    Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.

    Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.

    Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits

    Zinc and other minerals are important to the body

    4. Get enough rest and Sleep

    Avoid stress and tension

    5. Exercise and stay active.

    It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.

    One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.

    Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.

    6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.

    Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.

    Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.

    7. Stop or do not begin smoking.

    It also interferes with blood supply and healing.

    Chapter 1

    Vaginismus

    What is Vaginismus?

    Vaginismus is the tightening of the muscles surrounding the vaginal opening and lower vagina to prevent penetration.

    The adductor muscles of the thighs may also be involved (squeezing of the thighs to prevent penetration)

    What are the causes of Vaginismus?

    Vaginismus is usually caused by the following:

    Psychological:

    1. Fear of pain during sex.

    2. Inadequate or faulty sex education

    Physical:

    1. Previous sexual assaults or rape

    2. Clumsy inept sexual technique by male partner

    3. Scarring or injury to vulva area previously

    4. Bartholin cyst infection or other infection around the vulva

    5. Menopause with dryness of the vagina

    6. Vagina tumors, cancers, inflammations

    7. Pelvic trauma or surgery in the past

    What are the symptoms of Vaginismus?

    Persons who has acute vaginismus has the following

    Symptoms:

    1. Penetration impossible or partial

    2. Ignorance of sexual anatomy, physiology or sex technique

    3. Abnormal sexual or psychological history

    Signs:

    1. Vaginal examination using a single finger causes intense spasm

    2. Vulva may

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