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Does hypnotherapy work for vaginismus?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 09/21/2026

Actually, no. Hypnotherapy is not an effective treatment for this condition, nor are invasive techniques such as surgery or certain “miracle” medications advertised online.

Simply put, overcoming vaginismus requires the woman to actively engage in a process of re-education and pelvic floor training. True recovery can only be achieved through progressive physical work with Kegel exercises and the use of vaginal dilators, which allow the patient to regain control over her muscles and accustom them to pain-free penetration.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.