Tag Archives: Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Falling off the Wagon
Botox program for Vaginismus The Botox and dilation program is highly effective as a treatment for vaginismus and patients are likely to continue having pain free intercourse without having to return for more Botox. It does take dedication and perseverance … Continue reading
Vaginismus: Dilator Regression
The first hint of recurrent pain after Botox treatment for vaginismus is an inadequate dilation schedule Every so often patients contact me in a panic that their dilation schedule is not going well. They usually indicate that there is recurrent … Continue reading
Dilators for Vaginismus. Discomfort of Dilation
Early in the process dilation may be uncomfortable and create soreness. Sometimes it starts off being comfortable and then it is hard to find a position that allows for pain free insertion. This may cause distress (because the dilation was … Continue reading
Dilators for Vaginismus. Single and Dilator Struggles
This single 31 year old doctor struggled with vaginismus for 15 years. She used dilators with Kegel exercises for 6 months but was unable to progress. In addition she had six months of psychotherapy, used lubricants all the time and … Continue reading
Dilators for Vaginismus. Resistance
Melissa, a 22 year old with an eight year history of vaginismus, She has been unable to have intercourse for two years and has tried numerous treatments without benefit. She was treated with the Botox program for vaginismus which included Botox injections, injections of a long acting anesthetic, and progressive dilation, all under anesthesia. She was able to achieve full pain free intercourse at four days and continues to do well, now six months later. Continue reading