Asked by Nancy Butts on Apr 24, 2024

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A patient reports experiencing fear and anxiety just before having intercourse related to the pain she anticipates experiencing. She also reports feeling uncomfortable tension in her pelvic floor muscles during intercourse. The nurse recognizes this condition as which of the following?

A) Vulvodynia
B) Vestibulodynia
C) Dyspareunia
D) Genitopelvic pain/penetration disorder

Genitopelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

A sexual dysfunction characterized by significant physical pain and difficulty with vaginal penetration during intercourse.

Pelvic Floor Muscles

A group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, playing a key role in urinary control, continence, and sexual function.

Dyspareunia

Painful intercourse, a common symptom experienced by women, which can have physical or psychological causes.

  • Identify prevalent sexual dysfunctions and their manifestations.
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Kaylynne Terry6 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Genitopelvic pain/penetration disorder is characterized by significant difficulty with vaginal penetration during intercourse, vulvovaginal or pelvic pain during intercourse or penetration attempts, fear or anxiety about pain in anticipation of, during, or as a result of penetration, and tensing or tightening of the pelvic floor muscles during attempted penetration. This description matches the patient's reported symptoms.