The predictive role of history of specific phobia disorder and vaginismus in married women

Abstract

Evaluation involved: 1- A blood test to check for anemia and thyroid problems, 2- Physical and genitals examination by a gynecologist 3-Clinical interview by a psychiatrist based on DSM5 for mental disorders and phobia 4- A 20-Questions Questionnaire on Female Sexual Function Index (FSF1) for sexual evaluation and diagnosis of vaginismus. 5- A researcher-made questionnaire for demographic characteristics. The data were examined by statistical correlation and logistic regression tests. Results: The results reveal a significant relationship between phobia and vaginismus (p = 0.001). Therefore, the impact of phobia on the probability of vaginismus is positive. Conclusion: Based on the findings, we can conclude that women with a history of phobia can be prevented from developing vaginismus by phobia therapy and required training, thus leading to sexual satisfaction in couples.