Monthly Archives: March 2012
Vaginismus: The Unspoken Truth
Vaginismus is a condition of sexual pain that affects about 1-7% of the world population, yet few health care professionals are familiar with this. It is the most common reason for unconsummated marriages. Women are loath to discuss this with … Continue reading
Botox for Vaginismus: Safety
Safety experience with Botox for vaginismus From 2005 to September 2013 we have treated over 245 patients with Botox for vaginismus. Our experience of using Botox for vaginismus shows that Botox has a high degree of safety. Two complications of minor … Continue reading
Great Sex after Vaginismus Treatment-sequel
In one of the previous blogs I wrote: “We need to start thinking out of the restrictive box of what should be, and simply enjoy our natural feelings and to be grateful that we can fulfill this part of ourselves. … Continue reading
Vaginismus: Spastic Muscles
Patients often don’t understand the concept of vaginal spastic muscles and are also confused why the spasm does not return after the Botox wears off. “Hitting a brick wall” In filling out their questionnaires, a surprisingly large number of patients … Continue reading
Publications
Dr. Pacik’s publications dealing with vaginismus are now available on the website by linking to Resources. Important data continues to be collected and published. Botox treatment for vaginismus combined with progressive dilation under anesthesia and post procedure counseling is still … Continue reading
Is a Healthy Sex Life Possible after Vaginismus treatment?
I have learned a great deal from my patients. Every time I need to explain something it causes me to pause and ask myself how many others know the answer to this. I have been in touch with a patient … Continue reading
Vaginismus and Anxiety
How does treatment with Botox help anxiety in vaginismus patients? Most of my blogs are the direct result of conversations with patients. Today, in a Skype interview a prospective patient asked how treatment of her vaginismus with the Botox program … Continue reading
Well Endowed
Vaginismus and Dilators. What to do When Your Man is Well Endowed Dilators for vaginismus Any dilator set has graduated dilators from small to large. In the Pure Romance set most partners indicate that their erection is between the Pink … Continue reading