VAGINISMUS
What is vaginismus?
Vaginismus is a partly or wholly involuntary rejection of attempted sexual intercourse or gynaecological examination of a woman who may express no or feel no emotional disinclination.
What are the symptoms of vaginismus?
The response to such attempts includes the straightening of the legs, pressing the thighs together, and a tightening up of the muscles in the floor of the pelvis surrounding the vagina.
Frequently women will claim that their sexual inclinations are strong and appears normal until actual penetration is tried.
How can hypnotherapy help in the treatment of vaginismus?
Vaginismus will frequently be caused by some kind of deep-rooted and unresolved emotional issue from the suffers past, but may be triggered by, for example, continuous exposure to unhealthy stress levels. Hypnotherapy helps by creating an relaxing and safe environment for the sufferer to expore and resolve the cause of the problem while enjoying a highly relaxed and comfortable state called hypnosis. Once the emotional issues have been resolved, the vaginismus invariably dissapears.
Describe the treatment for vaginismus
The treatment for vaginismus usually involves a course of analytical therapy. Usually taking between 6 and 8 sessions (a maximum of 12) during which the sufferer is hypnotised and encouraged to release bottled-up emotion.
How long is the treatment for vaginismus?
Usually vaginismus will successfully treated within 6 to 8 sessions lasting about one hour each.These sessions should be carrried out once a week on consecutive weeks.