[Multimodal therapeutic approach of vaginismus: an innovative approach through trigger point infiltration and pulsed radiofrequency of the pudendal nerve].

نویسندگان

  • Joana Chaves Gonçalves Rodrigues de Carvalho
  • Luís Miguel Agualusa
  • Luísa Manuela Ribeiro Moreira
  • Joana Catarina Monteiro da Costa
چکیده

Vaginismus is a poorly understood disorder, characterized by an involuntary muscular spasm of the pelvic floor muscles and outer third of the vagina during intercourse attempt, which results in aversion to penetration. It is reported to affect 1-7% of women worldwide. With this report the authors aim to describe the case of a young patient with vaginismus in whom techniques usually from the chronic pain domain were used as part of her multimodal therapeutic regimen.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

دوره 67 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2017