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Women s experiences of using vaginal trainers (dilators) to treat vaginal
penetration difficulties diagnosed as vaginismus: a qualitative interview study
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Macey K
; Gregory A
; Nunns D
; das Nair R
BMC Womens Health
2015[Jun]; 15
(ä): 49
PMID26091883
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BACKGROUND: Recent research has highlighted controversies in the
conceptualisation, diagnosis and treatment of vaginismus. Vaginal trainers are
currently the most widely used treatment. Critiques have highlighted concerns
that the evidence-base of its effectiveness is limited, with controlled trials
reporting disappointing results, and its prescription promotes
'performance-based' sexuality which may be detrimental. Despite this, little has
been done to seek women's views about their treatment. This study set out to
explore women's experiences of vaginismus treatment with vaginal trainers, and to
use their voices to propose guidelines for improving treatment. METHODS: 13 women
who had used vaginal trainers for vaginal penetration difficulties diagnosed as
vaginismus were recruited through a specialist clinic, university campuses, and
online forums. The women took part in semi-structured individual interviews
(face-to-face/telephone/Skype), which were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim
and analysed using Thematic Analysis. RESULTS: Four superordinate themes were
elicited and used to draft 'better treatment' guidelines. Themes were: (1) Lack
of knowledge, (2) Invalidation of suffering by professionals, (3) Difficult
journey, and (4) Making the journey easier. This paper describes themes (3) and
(4). Difficult Journey describes the long and arduous 'Journey into treatment',
including difficulties asking for help, undergoing physical investigations and
negotiating 'the system' of medical referrals. It also describes the sometimes
demoralising process of 'being in treatment', which includes emotional and
practical demands of treatment. Making the journey easier highlights the
importance of and limits to 'partner support'. 'Professional support' comprises
personal qualities of professionals/therapeutic relationship, the value of
specialist skills and knowledge and the need for facilitating couple
communication about vaginismus. 'Peer support/helping each other' describes the
importance of supportive vaginimus networks and sharing tips with other women.
CONCLUSIONS: Accessing effective treatment for vaginal penetration difficulties
is difficult. The practical and emotional demands of using vaginal trainers may
be underestimated by professionals, resulting in inadequate provision of support
and information in practice. At times vaginal trainers may be prescribed to women
who are unlikely to benefit from this treatment in isolation. Core communication
skills like non-judgemental listening are important for supporting women through
treatment. However professionals also need greater specialist knowledge, which in
turn requires more detailed research. New ways to disseminate specialist
knowledge and suggestions for further research are discussed.