Tag Archives: Botox Treatment for Vaginimus
Vaginismus: Finger Dilation
Finger dilation — what happens The normal physiologic response to finger penetration is for the vagina to quickly go through a relaxation response making penile entry possible. This is what would be expected and happens in the vast majority of … Continue reading
Vaginismus Treatment: Meltdown
Early progress after vaginismus treatment After the treatment of vaginismus using the Botox program most patients do very well dilating during the first two to three days post procedure despite considerable fear about using dilators. During treatment under anesthesia, the … Continue reading
Importance of GYN exam
A patient treated successfully for severe vaginismus writes: “My mom was diagnosed with Stage III B Cervical CA and will receive radiation and chemotherapy. She is supposed to start off with radiation 5 days a week for 5 to 6 … Continue reading
Having Fun with Dilating Before Intercourse
I have spoken to my patients many times about the importance of dilating with the larger dilators before intercourse. Some of my patients are using vibrators to help them relax while dilating and this has helped them with success transitioning … Continue reading
Insurance Coverage for Botox Treatment of Vaginismus
Vaginismus (vah’ je niz mus) is an involuntary and uncontrolled fear of penile penetration resulting in an inability to have pain free intercourse. The fear is so great that it is usually accompanied by severe anxiety, often to any form … 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