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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

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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

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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

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Giving up Control

Vaginismus and control issues As a result of long term pain with attempted intercourse it is little wonder that my treated vaginismus patients are not willing to try different things. Add to this continued fear and anxiety and my patients … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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