Virtual Reality as a potential treatment for individuals with vaginal insertion phobia

This presentation will provide the rationale for using AI as a treatment for a prevalent and distressing women’s health condition called Vaginismus, which is characterized by phobic anxiety associated with vaginal insertion. Vaginismus is difficult to treat given high levels of avoidance that present barriers to patients complying with recommended vaginal insert exercises. We will present the findings from our proof of concept study, and discuss the current clinical evaluation of this innovative method.
Lori Brotto
Professor, UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Executive Director, Women’s Health Research Institute
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