Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy Treatments on Reducing Pain during Intercourse and Enhancing Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Vulvodynia

Vulvodynia is one of the painful sexual disorders in women, characterized by severe pain in the vaginal area during intercourse, which can lead to decreased sexual satisfaction, psychological disorders, and impaired quality of life. Considering the limited efficacy of pharmacological and medical treatments in alleviating this type of pain and the importance of psychological interventions, hypnotherapy as a non-invasive psychotherapeutic method has attracted researchers’ attention. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of hypnotherapy treatments in reducing pain during intercourse and increasing sexual satisfaction in women with vulvodynia. This quasi-experimental study was conducted using a pretest-posttest design and included a sample of women with vulvodynia selected through purposive sampling. Data collection instruments included a pain intensity questionnaire during intercourse and a sexual satisfaction scale. Hypnotherapy interventions consisted of weekly sessions with mental exercises and relaxation techniques aimed at pain management and enhancement of sexual satisfaction. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicated that hypnotherapy significantly reduced pain intensity during intercourse and increased the level of sexual satisfaction in women (p<۰.۰۵). The findings suggest that hypnotherapy can be used as an effective complementary method in the management of vulvodynia, contributing to improved quality of life and marital relationships in women. This study has scientific, clinical, and social significance. From a scientific perspective, it expands knowledge about the effects of hypnotherapy on female sexual disorders; clinically, it can serve as a guide for sexual health specialists and psychologists; and socially, it can promote women’s mental health and sexual satisfaction.

کلیدواژه ها:

Vulvodynia ، Hypnotherapy ، Pain during Intercourse ، Sexual Satisfaction ، Women