Tag Archives: Dilators
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
David and Goliath
A Story About Vaginismus My wife Janet and I were cycling, enjoying the crisp cool New Hampshire air of an early morning ride. My mind began to wander as I thought of vaginismus as such a formidable powerful opponent. A few … Continue reading
Dilators: When Holding Steady is Falling Behind
Anxiety provoking aspects of vaginismus The three most anxiety producing aspects of severe vaginismus appear to be the thoughts of intercourse, GYN exams and the use of dilators. I have had patients almost decide not to have the Botox treatment … Continue reading
Transitioning to Intercourse and The Importance of Dilating
Many vaginismus sufferers have had years of failed therapy and relationships that did not work out. For the vaginismus sufferer who discovered her condition on her honeymoon, vaginismus has caused a lot of anguish and heartbreak and the marriage is … Continue reading
Publications
Dr. Pacik’s publications dealing with vaginismus are now available on the website by linking to Resources. Important data continues to be collected and published. Botox treatment for vaginismus combined with progressive dilation under anesthesia and post procedure counseling is still … 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. Discomfort with Large Dilators and Beyond
Brief history: Danielle is a 27 year old with a five year history of Pacik/Lamont , the most severe form of vaginismus. Though she has had some penetration, intercourse has always been impossible. Numerous treatments included Kegels and dilators for … Continue reading