Primary Vaginismus and Associated Phobia: Successful Treatment with Behavior Therapy

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objectives To report two cases of primary vaginismus with associated phobia, successfully treated with behavior therapy. Results In our two reports, we describe the successful treatment of vaginismus with associated phobias using behavioral therapy. The behavioral approach involved psycho education, graded exposure, relaxation therapy and systematic desensitization. Conclusion The report demonstrates a successful approach toward managing vaginismus and associated phobias in a clinical setting. How to cite this article Sahoo MK, Biswas H, Singh V, Padhy SK. Primary Vaginismus and Associated Phobia: Successful Treatment with Behavior Therapy. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2014;48(3):151-153.