The DSM-5 Proposal Is to Combine Vaginismus and Dyspareunia into One

question 100

Multiple Choice

The DSM-5 proposal is to combine Vaginismus and Dyspareunia into one disorder. One reason FOR and one reason AGAINST this proposed change is that:

• A) clinicians are not well-able to differentiate between the two; however most women with Vaginismus demonstrated avoidance behaviors during the procedures of a study whereas the women with Dyspareunia did not
• B) there is overlap between features of the disorder; however Vaginismus does not have a clear basis in anxiety as does Dyspareunia
• C) both disorders have a basis in anxiety; however only Vaginismus is typically present at the moment of orgasm whereas Dyspareunia dissipates with sexual response
• D) both disorders have a clear physical basis; however their physical bases are different
• E) there is overlap in the physical correlates of the disorders; however Dyspareunia does not have a clear basis in anxiety

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