Tag Archives: Vaginismus Treatment
Adult toys or vaginismus aids used in the treatment of vaginismus
Adult Toys for Vaginismus Adult toys (or vaginismus aids) can be very useful in the treatment of vaginismus. A number of toys are introduced during the post procedure counseling session to help women advance from dilators to enjoyable sex. Description … Continue reading
Botox Treatment for Vaginismus and Dilation Privacy
Extensive post procedure counseling and dilator instructions are needed after treating vaginismus with Botox under anesthesia. The physical spasm responds well to Botox and progressive dilation under anesthesia. The psychologic distress, fear and anxiety to penetration require psychologic support to … Continue reading
Mother’s Day and Infertility after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Many of the women that inquiry about Botox treatment for vaginismus have been dealing with their condition for many, many years. With each passing year, they are reminded that their chances of having a family grow slimmer and slimmer. Often, … Continue reading
ISSWSH 2013 Annual Meeting discusses the use of Botox in Vaginismus Treatments
At the recent ISSWSH 2013 annual meeting, the use of Botox to treat vaginismus was widely discussed. It is well recognized that there are a variety of treatments for vaginismus that work. It is also understood that it is important … 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
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
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
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: Communication and Control
When the moment arrives Control issues are so important when attempting to transition from dilators to intercourse. This is an overwhelming moment for most vaginismus patients, a moment in time that is feared. For the vaginismus sufferer, it is monumental … Continue reading