Author Archives: Dr. Pacik
Recurrent Sexual Pain after Botox Treatment of Vaginismus
Every so often a patient regresses and complains once again of sexual pain after Botox treatment for vaginismus. This can be due to many factors, the most common of which is inadequate dilation. Just picking up the dilators and getting … Continue reading
Vaginismus Treatment: The 1,2,3 Punch
Vaginismus treatment using the Pacik Botox program With now more than 170 patients treated using the Botox program, vaginismus treatment continues to become easier. The program consists of Botox injections, injections of a long acting local anesthetic, and progressive dilation … Continue reading
Dilators: When Holding Steady is Falling Behind
Anxiety provoking aspects of vaginismus The three most anxiety producing aspects of severe vaginismus appear to be the thoughts of intercourse, GYN exams and the use of dilators. I have had patients almost decide not to have the Botox treatment … Continue reading
Anxiety and Low Desire
Women with low levels of sexual desire often have high levels of anxiety I often hear from the vaginismus sufferers that they have a low desire for sex. I have felt for a long time that there may be a … Continue reading
Pregnancy and Vaginismus
Women with un-treated vaginismus wonder if it is possible for them to get pregnant if they are unable to have intercourse. If they do get pregnant, they then wonder if natural childbirth will cure their pre-existing vaginismus by stretching the … Continue reading
Transitioning to Intercourse and The Importance of Dilating
Many vaginismus sufferers have had years of failed therapy and relationships that did not work out. For the vaginismus sufferer who discovered her condition on her honeymoon, vaginismus has caused a lot of anguish and heartbreak and the marriage is … Continue reading
Observations – Vaginismus — Botox vs. Dilation Only
Dilation only in the treatment of vaginismus In the treatment of vaginismus using the Pacik Botox Program, I have a number of patients who have opted for the dilation part of the program without the use of Botox. This still … Continue reading
Blog Are you Missing Out by not joining the VaginismusMD Forum?
If you are not actively engaged in the VaginismusMD Forum there is a great deal you will be missing. The following topics were posted on May 6 and May 7, 2012 Posted by Heather34, our VaginismusMD Forum Moderator Category: Success … Continue reading
The VaginismusMD Forum
The VaginismusMD Forum has gone beyond our expectations. Finally women with vaginismus can join a community and not feel isolated. The VaginismusMD Forum is a place to share your personal story, ask questions and discuss ALL aspects of vaginismus and … Continue reading
The Joy of Getting Pregnant After Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
I advise my patients to avoid pregnancy for about four months after treatment with Botox for their vaginismus. This is a routine precaution because it is always best to avoid any type of drug or medication when trying to conceive. … Continue reading