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Abstract
Vaginismus is an involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles which makes sexual intercourse difficult or impossible. It is one of the most common female psychosexual problems. Latest clinical findings on the classification, diagnosis, etiology and treatment of vaginismus will be reviewed in this paper
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Turkish
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Publication Date
September 1, 2010
Submission Date
September 1, 2010
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Year 2010 Volume: 18 Number: 3