The Role of Anxiety in Vaginismus: A Case-Control Study

Levels of general anxiety are elevated among women with vaginismus and the data suggest that anxiety-proneness may be a predisposing factor for the condition. We conclude that although vaginismus is a multidimensional condition, it may have common predisposing factors with anxiety disorders. Watts G, and Nettle D. The role of anxiety in vaginismus: A case-control study. J Sex Med 2010;7:143-148.