Vaginismo / Vaginismus

Vaginismo é condição clínica rara em que a penetração vaginal, seja pelo ato sexual, espéculo ginecológico ou outro objeto, é impedida. Associa-se a multiplicidade de fatores que incluem condições sociais, psicológicas, psiquiátricas, ginecológicas, psicanalíticas e sexológicas. Sua etiologia está ligada, principalmente, a traumas sexuais e educação sexual rígida, embora nem sempre essas associações possam ser feitas. É assunto sobre o qual existe grande desconhecimento, inclusive pelos médicos, o que torna sua abordagem difícil, muitas vezes iatrogênica. O tratamento inclui técnicas de psicoterapia cognitiva e comportamental, tratamento médico com ansiolíticos e anestésicos tópicos, além de uso de vasodilatadores vaginais. Tratamentos com base em fisioterapia por eletroestimulação vaginal e injeções vaginais de neurotoxina botulínica têm sido propostos, ainda sem evidência científica que os autorize. Esta revisão discute conceitos e tratamentos do vaginismo.

Vaginismus is a rare clinical condition that prevents vaginal penetration, either during the sexual act, or by a gynecological speculum or any other object. It is associated to multiple factors including social, psychological, psychiatric, gynecological, psychoanalytical, and sexual conditions. Its etiology is mainly linked to sexual traumas and rigid sexual education,even though this kind of association is not always traceable. Knowledge about the subject is extremely limited, even among physicians. This is a difficult topic to approach, sometimes requiring iatrogenic approaches. Its treatment includes cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy, medical treatment with anxiolytics and topic anesthetics, as well as use of vaginal vasodilators. Treatment methods based on physical therapy by vaginal electrostimulation and vaginal injections of botulinum neurotoxin have been proposed, although no scientific evidence currently evidently supports their use. This review discusses concepts and treatment methods for vaginismus.

Summary of the recommendations on sexual dysfunctions in women.

INTRODUCTION: Women's sexual dysfunction includes reduced interest/incentives for sexual engagement, difficulties with becoming subjectively and/or genitally aroused, difficulties in triggering desire during sexual engagement, orgasm disorder, and sexual pain. AIM: To update the recommendations published in 2004, from the 2nd International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM) pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of women's sexual dysfunctions. METHODS: A third international consultation in collaboration with the major sexual medicine associations assembled over 186 multidisciplinary experts from 33 countries into 25 committees. Twenty one experts from six countries contributed to the Recommendations on Sexual Dysfunctions in Women. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Expert opinion was based on grading of evidence-based medical literature, widespread internal committee discussion, public presentation, and debate. RESULTS: A comprehensive assessment of medical, sexual, and psychosocial history is recommended for diagnosis and management. Indications for general and focused pelvic genital examination are identified. Evidence based recommendations for further revisions of definitions for sexual disorders are given. An evidence based approach to management is provided. Extensive references are provided in the full ICSM reports. CONCLUSIONS: There remains a need for more research and scientific reporting on the optimal management of women's sexual dysfunctions including multidisciplinary approaches.