Kidney & Urinary Conditions
Vaginismus
Moderate
ICD-10: N94 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: योनि में ऐंठन · தமிழ்: யோனி தசை இறுக்கம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಯೋನಿ ಸ್ನಾಯು ಸೆಳೆತ · తెలుగు: యోని కండరాల సంకోచం · বাংলা: যোনি পেশী সংকোচন · मराठी: योनि स्नायू आकुंचन · ગુજરાતી: યોનિ સ્નાયુ સંકોચન
About this condition
Vaginismus is an involuntary tightening of vaginal muscles that makes penetration during intercourse difficult or impossible and often painful. This condition can have physical or psychological causes including anxiety, past trauma, or medical conditions. Treatment through counseling, physical therapy, and gradual desensitization exercises is usually very effective.
Common symptoms
painful intercourse
involuntary vaginal muscle spasm
difficulty with penetration
burning sensation during sex
anxiety about intercourse
When to see a doctor: within 2-4 weeks or when ready to seek help
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | योनि में ऐंठन · संभोग में दर्द · योनि की मांसपेशियों में खिंचाव · योनि संकुचन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | யோனி தசை இறுக்கம் · உடலுறவில் வலி · யோனி பிடிப்பு · யோனி இறுக்க நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಯೋನಿ ಸ್ನಾಯು ಸೆಳೆತ · ಸಂಭೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ ನೋವು · ಯೋನಿ ಬಿಗಿತ · ಯೋನಿ ಸಂಕೋಚನ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | యోని కండరాల సంకోచం · సంభోగంలో నొప్పి · యోని గట్టిపడటం · యోని బిగుతు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | যোনি পেশী সংকোচন · সহবাসে ব্যথা · যোনি শক্ত হওয়া · যোনি খিঁচুনি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | योनि स्नायू आकुंचन · संभोगात वेदना · योनि कडक होणे · योनि आकुंचन |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | યોનિ સ્નાયુ સંકોચન · સંભોગમાં દુખાવો · યોનિ સખ્તાઈ · યોનિ ખેંચાણ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Vaginismus?
painful intercourse, involuntary vaginal muscle spasm, difficulty with penetration, burning sensation during sex, anxiety about intercourse.
When should I see a doctor?
within 2-4 weeks or when ready to seek help
Is Vaginismus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Vaginismus?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 2-4 weeks or when ready to seek help.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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