Author Archives: Dr. Pacik
Sharing my story of vaginismus with sexual healthcare workers
Sharing my story of vaginismus with sexual healthcare workers By Rachel (also known as Kazia Gray) On November 1st 2013, I gave my first live presentation on living with vaginismus. I packed my bag with the PowerPoint presentations, numerous resources … Continue reading
Vaginismus Women Find Inspiration through Music
The Empowerment of the Vaginismus MD Forum and Finding Inspiration through Music The Vaginismus MD Forum empowers our patients who are going to receive the Botox treatment for vaginismus. The Forum also empowers our patients who have been treated and … Continue reading
Dr. Pacik speaks about Understanding and Treating Vaginismus at the 2013 annual meeting of the American Urogynecologic Society
Treatment of vaginismus with onabotulinumtoxin A: results from a pilot study Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS gave a podium presentation to the 34th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urogynecologic Society at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on October 18,2013 … Continue reading
Advice for Men whose loved one is struggling with vaginismus
Over the years, I have been impressed with the amazing support men are capable of giving their loved ones who struggle with vaginismus. I also feel that it is also important to acknowledge that the impact of vaginismus on the … Continue reading
Teaching Physicians about Vaginismus
Many women who are suffering from vaginismus are self-diagnosed as this condition is not well known to physicians. They often have a lot of misinformation regarding vaginismus, which often times delays them from having treatment. Recently, one of our Forum … Continue reading
Vaginismus Forum – The Power of a Single Post!
The power of a single post on the Vaginismus MD Forum Recently posted on our Vaginismus Forum was a single entry from a woman who was scheduled for the Botox treatment. She asked if she should bring her new boyfriend along … Continue reading
Vaginismus MD Forum hits milestone of 400 members
Visions for Vaginismus MD We launched our new Vaginismus MD website in January 2012. Because there is considerable silence that surrounds the condition of vaginismus, one of my visions in the creation of the Vaginismus MD website was to created a … Continue reading
Misinformation about Vaginismus
Myths about Vaginismus Many women who are suffering from vaginismus are self-diagnosed as this condition is not well known to physicians. They often have a lot of misinformation regarding vaginismus, which often times delays them from having treatment. On our … Continue reading
Adult toys or vaginismus aids used in the treatment of vaginismus
Adult Toys for Vaginismus Adult toys (or vaginismus aids) can be very useful in the treatment of vaginismus. A number of toys are introduced during the post procedure counseling session to help women advance from dilators to enjoyable sex. Description … Continue reading
Relaxing During Dilation after Vaginismus Treatment with Botox
Dilation after Vaginismus Treatment with Botox All of our patients are given instructions on how, when and why dilation is important after vaginismus treatment with Botox. After the Botox treatment, which includes progressive dilation under anesthesia, our patients are always … Continue reading