Tag Archives: Dilation
Vaginismus Dilating
Large Dilators for Large Partners Concerning vaginismus dilating, women who have large partners need to be dilating to large dilators – large dilators or large partners. Treatment using the Pacik Botox multimodal program for vaginismus includes Botox injections and progressive dilation. … Continue reading
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
Dilation After a Break Part I
Discontinuing and Resuming the Dilation Regimen after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus Women are very committed to a dilation regimen after their Botox treatment for vaginismus. However, there are many reasons why women stop dilating for a period of time and … 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
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
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
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
Success with Dilation Only: Patient from Australia
While it is always best to have an in-person exam and treatment, I do sometimes counsel via email and skype if I feel that the woman is a good candidate for the dilation only treatment. The following patient who was … Continue reading
Transitioning to Intercourse – Stories from our patients
Transitioning from dilators to intercourse can be monumental for many patients when still in the early stages of overcoming their anxiety to penile penetration, despite heroic progress with dilators. There are difficulties finding the “right position”, finding where the vagina … Continue reading