Author Archives: Dr. Pacik
Vaginismus: Spastic Muscles
Patients often don’t understand the concept of vaginal spastic muscles and are also confused why the spasm does not return after the Botox wears off. “Hitting a brick wall” In filling out their questionnaires, a surprisingly large number of patients … 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
Is a Healthy Sex Life Possible after Vaginismus treatment?
I have learned a great deal from my patients. Every time I need to explain something it causes me to pause and ask myself how many others know the answer to this. I have been in touch with a patient … Continue reading
Vaginismus and Anxiety
How does treatment with Botox help anxiety in vaginismus patients? Most of my blogs are the direct result of conversations with patients. Today, in a Skype interview a prospective patient asked how treatment of her vaginismus with the Botox program … Continue reading
Well Endowed
Vaginismus and Dilators. What to do When Your Man is Well Endowed Dilators for vaginismus Any dilator set has graduated dilators from small to large. In the Pure Romance set most partners indicate that their erection is between the Pink … Continue reading
Great Sex after Vaginismus Treatment
The goal of not only achieving intercourse, but having a wonderful sexual relationship is a difficult journey for most vaginismus patients. Painful sex is a drag, no sex is even worse. Most of my patients who are treated with the … Continue reading
Vaginismus, Pregnancy and Misconceptions
There appears to be a widespread misconception among health care professionals, including gynecologists that goes something like this: “Honey, just get pregnant, deliver your baby, and your vaginismus will disappear”. Wrong! I have heard this so many times. It does … Continue reading
Bleeding after Botox treatment for vaginismus
It is common for patients to notice a small amount of bleeding after being treated with Botox injections and progressive dilation for vaginismus under anesthesia. This is frequently a major concern for patients especially when it occurs during the first … Continue reading
Internet Counseling for Vaginismus
There are many women from around the world that are unable to travel for treatment of vaginismus. Sometimes it is possible to counsel women with vaginismus via the internet. The use of dilators without Botox injections is commonly used in … Continue reading
Lubrication Sensitivity
Written by E.L.R. a patient who struggled with vaginismus for 24 years. I have been using lubricants for the past 24 years with any attempted penetration experience, either sexual or even using a tampon. I have found that over the … Continue reading