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Botox for Vaginismus News

MSNBC.com did a news release on February 25, 2011 on my FDA approval for the study of using Botox for vaginismus. Most of the comments that follow the msnbc.com news release are of value to the reader because patients who … Continue reading

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Song of Vaginismus by Kazia Gray “Alone Anymore”

Song of Vaginismus by Kazia Gray – Music Video “Alone Anymore” Kazia Gray is one amazing woman. She struggled with vaginismus, unable to achieve intercourse for 12 years despite years of numerous failed treatments. “Amazing” is not a word used … Continue reading

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Dilator Advancement, Getting Unstuck

Most of the patients that we treat for vaginismus have a very severe form of vaginismus (Lamont grade 3,4; Pacik grade 5 — the most severe form) that have spent years trying different forms of conservative therapy and have failed … Continue reading

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Disgust with intercourse

I am following a 23 year old with a seven year history of severe vaginismus who was sexually molested at the age of 15. She had numerous attempted treatments to overcome her vaginismus that included physical therapy with biofeedback, Kegels, … Continue reading

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The Importance of Family Support for the Vaginismus Sufferer

Many of the women that come into our practice suffering from vaginismus have the loving support of their family and friends. Our patients are always encouraged to come for their Botox treatment with their husband or significant partner. If the … Continue reading

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Post-Procedure Dilating and Menses

Our VaginismusMD Forum is a place to introduce yourself, share your personal story, ask questions, and discuss ALL aspects of vaginismus and the treatment program. The Forum is friendly, safe and most importantly “private” as pseudonyms are generally used and you … Continue reading

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Success Beyond Transitioning to Intercourse

The GYN Exam A success besides transitioning to intercourse is the ability for our patients to have a successful GYN exam. Most of our patients have never been able to have a gyn exam because of the fear of penetration … Continue reading

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Knowing Your Vagina through Self-Discovery

It is important to know your anatomy Many vaginismus sufferers do not know their own anatomy – most can’t identify their hymen, perineum, urethra, or cervix. Many think that they urinate out of their vagina. They do not know that … Continue reading

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Missed Menses Before or After Botox Treatment for Vaginismus

Many of the women I treat for vaginismus worry about the timing of their Botox treatment relative to when they are due to menstruate. We advise our patients not to try to plan a treatment date based on a date … Continue reading

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Vaginismus and Infertility

Consummation or consummation of a marriage In many traditions and statutes of civil or religious law, consummation or consummation of a marriage is the first act of sexual intercourse between two people, either following their marriage to each other or … Continue reading

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