Tag Archives: Vaginismus
Relaxing During Dilation after Vaginismus Treatment with Botox
Dilation after Vaginismus Treatment with Botox All of our patients are given instructions on how, when and why dilation is important after vaginismus treatment with Botox. After the Botox treatment, which includes progressive dilation under anesthesia, our patients are always … Continue reading
A Family’s Perspective of the Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Many of our patients who suffer from vaginismus suffer in silence. Most do not share their problems with anyone – not even their family members. I have always felt that sharing their story would help set them free and that … Continue reading
Vaginismus featured in YouBeauty.com
YouBeauty, the website for Dr. Oz, featured an important article on vaginismus The article “Does it Hurt to Have Sex“ discusses vaginismus symptoms as well as vaginismus treatment using the Botox program to cure vaginismus. Vaginismus is one of the … Continue reading
Menopausal Vaginismus
Menopausal Vaginismus, which is a common cause of painful sex at midlife and beyond, is initially caused by the dryness and thinning of the vagina due to a drop in estrogen. When a woman has less estrogen, there is less … 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
Vaginal Pain with Dilators after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
One week post Botox treatment for vaginismus, one of our patients from the England with a seven year history of severe level 5 primary vaginismus began having pain with dilation. She writes: “I am now home and since I’ve arrived, … Continue reading
Transitioning to Intercourse and Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction or ED is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. Problems with erections may stem from medications, chronic illnesses, poor blood flow to the penis, drinking too much alcohol, or being too tired. … Continue reading
Feeling stuck post Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Feeling stuck post Botox Treatment for Vaginismus A recurring problem following Botox treatment for vaginismus is getting too comfortable in a dilation routine. Patients settle in with their dilators and every day they dutifully do the dilation schedule they were … Continue reading
After Botox Treatment for Vaginismus, Dilating Can Be Erotic!
Rediscover Passion with Papaya Toys After patients receive the Botox treatment for vaginismus plus progressive dilation under anesthesia and are comfortable with dilating, many feel that dilating is still so clinical and mechanical. Some of these patients also experience low … Continue reading
Feeling Trapped after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
After a patient’s Botox treatment for vaginismus, fear of being trapped is yet another manifestation of the residual fear and anxiety to intercourse, even though one has made monumental progress with dilators. I have heard so often from my patients … Continue reading