vaginismus

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition where the vaginal muscles involuntarily contract when attempting vaginal penetration, making it difficult or impossible.

  - "She was diagnosed with vaginismus and found it difficult to have intercourse."
  - "Vaginismus is a common cause of sexual dysfunction in women."

---

Synonyms

colpospasm , vaginism

---

Variants

List of all variants of vaginismus that leads to same result
vaginismus , vaginismuses

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Vaginismus comes from the Latin word 'vagina' meaning sheath or scabbard, and the Greek suffix '-ismos' meaning condition or practice.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Vaginismus affects an estimated 3-16% of women.

2. Vaginismus can be caused by psychological factors, such as anxiety or trauma.

3. Treatment for vaginismus often involves desensitization techniques, such as gradually introducing vaginal penetration with the help of a healthcare professional.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Dyspareunia: A condition characterized by painful intercourse, which can be caused by vaginismus.

2. Vulvodynia: A chronic pain condition affecting the vulva, which can sometimes be related to vaginismus.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Vaginismus is a common condition that can cause distress and embarrassment for women. It can affect their sexual relationships and self-esteem. There are various treatments available, including pelvic floor therapy and medication.

How to Memorize "vaginismus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman trying to have intercourse, but her vaginal muscles contract involuntarily, making it difficult or impossible.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vaginismus' with the difficulty or pain some women experience during vaginal penetration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'vaginismus' as a condition that makes vaginal penetration difficult due to involuntary muscle contractions.

---

Memorize "vaginismus" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize vaginismus is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.