vaginismus. Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention consists of eight sessions composed of modules for psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, relaxation exercises, sensate focus, attention-focusing for pain-managemen
Sponsors
Research Assistant of Alborz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of vaginismus based on DSM-5 by a sexologist Marital status and living with a spouse Age: 18-40 years No pregnancy Be literate Using the Internet to communicate educational counselingve sufficient Persian skills in reading and writing Have sufficient Persian skills in reading and writing
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Psychosis or dissociative symptoms in the past or present Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) Traumatization due tosexual abuse in the past or the present, Substance abuse or dependency in the present Moderate or severe depressionor bipolar disorder in the present Currently being treated for vaginismus Patients with physical causes leading to vaginismus Sexual dysfunction in partner Pregnancy Death of a spouse Divorce People who have not participated in the study for 2 sessions or more
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Penetration. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, 4 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Through questionnaires. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sexual function. Timepoint: Before the intervention , Immediately after the intervention, 4 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Rosen's sexual function Questionnaire(FSFI). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaedeh Bina
Alborz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed