vaginismus

American

[vaj-uh-niz-muhs] / ˌvædʒ əˈnɪz məs /

noun

Pathology.

a painful spasm of the vagina.

vaginismus British

/ ˌvædʒɪˈnɪzməs, -ˈnɪsməs /

noun

painful spasm of the vagina

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Etymology

Origin of vaginismus

From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; see origin at vagina, -ism

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vaginismus

It notes that some conditions like endometriosis, vaginismus and being menopausal can make the screening painful.

From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2025

To date, the clinic has treated 1,150 women for vaginismus.

From US News ● Sep. 15, 2014

Other causes may be disease of the uterus, laceration of the cervix, inflammation of the ovaries, vaginismus, disease of the thyroid gland, etc.

From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by William J. Robinson

Dyspareunia must not be confused with true vaginismus.

From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by William J. Robinson

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