Asked by Gafar Abiodun on Jun 19, 2024

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Avery, a 25-year-old woman, experiences pain during vaginal intercourse. She avoids sexual encounters, fearing pain may occur. The muscles around her vagina tighten during vaginal intercourse and make penile-vaginal intercourse difficult. Which of the following is suffered by Avery in this scenario?

A) Peyronie's disease
B) female sexual interest/arousal disorder
C) ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
D) genital-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

Genital-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

A sexual dysfunction characterized by significant pain during intercourse or penetration attempts, leading to distress or interpersonal difficulty.

Vaginal Intercourse

An intimate act that involves placing the penis inside the vagina.

Penile-Vaginal Intercourse

The act of engaging in sexual intercourse through the penetration of the vagina by the penis.

  • Identify the particular criteria and instances of prevalent sexual dysfunctions as delineated in the DSM-5.
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Noordeep RandhawaJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Avery is suffering from genital-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD), which is characterized by difficulties with vaginal intercourse due to pain or discomfort. This disorder can also cause involuntary tightening of the pelvic floor muscles, which can make penetration even more difficult or even impossible. GPPPD is a type of sexual pain disorder that affects women and can have many different causes, such as psychological factors, past traumatic experiences, or physical conditions such as vaginal infections or endometriosis. Avery should seek medical attention and possibly work with a therapist to help manage her symptoms and improve her sexual experiences.