Tag Archives: Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Discomfort with Sex; Pain with Sex
There is an enormous difference between discomfort with intercourse and severe debilitating pain with attempted penetration. Discomfort with intercourse is known as dyspareunia, impossible painful intercourse is diagnostic of vaginismus. Understanding the different degrees of pain is important in reaching … Continue reading
New MeetUp Group: Vaginismus, dyspareunia and infertility support group
Organized by Rachel Barr in Calgary, Alberta, Canada From the Meetup Website Meetup is the world’s largest network of local groups. Meetup makes it easy for anyone to organize a local group or find one of the thousands already meeting … Continue reading
20 Tips for Future Patients, Part I
Our VaginismusMD Forum Moderator, Heather, started a thread on “20 Tips for Future Patients.” So far we have received 10 tips from our veteran patients. All of these tips are worthwhile and are very important for our future patients. I want … Continue reading
The GYN Exam: Fear of the Dreaded Speculum
GYN exams are an important part of a woman’s comprehensive health care. ALL women, regardless of their sexual orientation or their level of sexual activity, should have regular GYN exams. GYN exams allow women to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of … Continue reading
Anxiety and Vaginismus
I need to catch up emotionally to where I am physically (a quote heard frequently from post procedure patients). A series of posts on the Forum clearly show that although vaginismus patients make great strides when visiting for treatment, there is … Continue reading
The Determination to Overcome Vaginismus
Definition of “de•ter•mi•na•tion” Firmness of purpose; resoluteness – approached the task with determination and energy Fixed intention or resolution – returned to school with a determination to finish Firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end – a woman … Continue reading
Insurance Coverage for the Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Vaginismus is listed as a “sexual pain disorder” in the DSM –IV (American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Washington D.C.) The FDA has approved our Botox Treatment for Vaginismus research. Variable coverage is provided by many insurance companies. There … Continue reading
Dilators and Airport Security for our Vaginismus Patients
Part of the Botox treatment program for vaginismus is progressive dilation under anesthesia. After treatment, patients are counseled on proper dilation and a dilation schedule to follow post treatment. Dilation is a very important part of the treatment program. Every … Continue reading
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