gynecology and obstetrics
Genito Pelvic Pain Penetration Disorder
Introduction
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder involves difficulties with attempted or completed vaginal penetration during sexual intercourse, including involuntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles when vaginal entry is attempted or completed (levator ani syndrome, or vaginismus), pain (dyspareunia) that is localized to the vestibule (provoked vestibulodynia) or at other vulvovaginal or pelvic locations, and fear or anxiety about penetration attempts. (See also Overview of Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction .) Women with genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder commonly have impaired arousal, orgasm, or both. 