Evaluation of Sexual Function and Satisfaction Before and After Therapy in Couples Who Applied With The Diagnosis of Vaginismus

INTRODUCTION: The aim was to evaluate changes in sexual function and satisfaction after therapy in couples who applied with a provisional diagnosis of vaginismus.
METHODS: From December 2017 to December 2018, couples who applied with a provisional diagnosis of vaginismus at the Sexual Dysfunction Polyclinic of Hospital were assessed before and after therapy with the Female Sexual Function Scale (FSFI), the International Erectile Function Form (IIEF), and the Golombok-Rust Sexual Satisfaction Scale (GRISS), as well as the Beck Depression and Anxiety Form, and the results were recorded.
RESULTS: Forty-one couples who presented to the sexual dysfunction outpatient clinic with a diagnosis of vaginismus participated in the study. After treatment, there was significant improvement in GRISS scores in men and women, FSFI scores in women, and IIEF scores in men. Beck's depression scores decreased significantly in both men and women. In addition, Beck anxiety scores decreased significantly in women (p < 0.01, p < 0.01, p < 0.01, p < 0.01, p < 0.01, p < 0.01, respectively).
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: After sex therapy, there was a significant improvement in GRISS scores in both men and women, FSFI scores in women, and IIEF scores in men. Depression scores decreased significantly in both men and women. In addition, anxiety scores decreased significantly in females. The improvement in male sexual function in sex therapy during vaginismus treatment compared to pretreatment is new information in the literature.