Monthly Archives: February 2012
Great Sex after Vaginismus Treatment
The goal of not only achieving intercourse, but having a wonderful sexual relationship is a difficult journey for most vaginismus patients. Painful sex is a drag, no sex is even worse. Most of my patients who are treated with the … Continue reading
Vaginismus, Pregnancy and Misconceptions
There appears to be a widespread misconception among health care professionals, including gynecologists that goes something like this: “Honey, just get pregnant, deliver your baby, and your vaginismus will disappear”. Wrong! I have heard this so many times. It does … Continue reading
Bleeding after Botox treatment for vaginismus
It is common for patients to notice a small amount of bleeding after being treated with Botox injections and progressive dilation for vaginismus under anesthesia. This is frequently a major concern for patients especially when it occurs during the first … Continue reading
Internet Counseling for Vaginismus
There are many women from around the world that are unable to travel for treatment of vaginismus. Sometimes it is possible to counsel women with vaginismus via the internet. The use of dilators without Botox injections is commonly used in … Continue reading
Lubrication Sensitivity
Written by E.L.R. a patient who struggled with vaginismus for 24 years. I have been using lubricants for the past 24 years with any attempted penetration experience, either sexual or even using a tampon. I have found that over the … Continue reading
Misdiagnosis of Sexual Pain
A series of posts on the vaginismusMD.com Forum indicate that women were often misdiagnosed with vulvodynia for their sexual pain as follows: “Hi ladies. There have been several posts of late on the need to educate physicians and clinicians concerning the condition of … Continue reading
Finding a Clinic for Botox Injections
This following exchange appeared on one of the vaginismus website forums. Question: “Some days back, I came to know that I have vaginismus. I am willing to treat it with Botox. But my gyn is hesitant in applying botox. She … Continue reading
Continued Anxiety with Dilation
Erika is 27 with a 2-year history of the most severe form of vaginismus. She cannot tolerate any penetration and has severe pain and anxiety with any attempt. Her daily logs are quite helpful showing continued anxiety to dilators despite … Continue reading