If you have symptoms of vaginismus, see your GP.
Your GP will talk to you about the problem and base a diagnosis of vaginismus on your medical history, your symptoms and a physical examination, if possible. Your GP may need to ask some personal questions to find out more about your condition.
These might include:
- Can you tolerate anything penetrating your vagina, such as your finger or a tampon, and is this painful?
- Qre you worried at the thought of anything penetrating your vagina?
- Have you ever had a traumatic sexual experience?
- Are you in a relationship and are you sexually active with your partner?
An examination of your genital area is necessary to rule out a physical cause of vaginismus, such as injury or infection. You can request a female GP if you prefer and they should explain to you exactly what they will do.
Referral
If the cause is psychological, your GP may refer you to another health professional, such as a sex therapist or gynaecologist. A gynaecologist is a specialist in treating conditions of the female reproductive system.
You may also need to be referred for some counselling, and you could suggest it to your partner too.
Read more about treating vaginismus.
