Category Archives: Post Botox for Vaginismus Treatment

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

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It is a Journey – Not a Sprint

Dr. Pacik writes: “When three patients are treated the same day, we start with different degrees of severity of the vaginismus and different levels of anxiety. Each then follows along a different course. Some sail through with the large dilators, … Continue reading

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The GYN Exam: Fear of the Dreaded Speculum

GYN exams are an important part of a woman’s comprehensive health care. ALL women, regardless of their sexual orientation or their level of sexual activity, should have regular GYN exams. GYN exams allow women to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of … Continue reading

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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

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The Vibrator and the Vaginismus Patient

Vibrators come in many shapes and sizes Vibrators for women come in many shapes and sizes. Many of our vaginismus patients have never seen or touched a vibrator, as it is very common for them to feel anxiety when thinking … 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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Disgust with intercourse

I am following a 23 year old with a seven year history of severe vaginismus who was sexually molested at the age of 15. She had numerous attempted treatments to overcome her vaginismus that included physical therapy with biofeedback, Kegels, … 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 Beyond Transitioning to Intercourse

The GYN Exam A success besides transitioning to intercourse is the ability for our patients to have a successful GYN exam. Most of our patients have never been able to have a gyn exam because of the fear of penetration … Continue reading

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Missed Menses Before or After Botox Treatment for Vaginismus

Many of the women I treat for vaginismus worry about the timing of their Botox treatment relative to when they are due to menstruate. We advise our patients not to try to plan a treatment date based on a date … Continue reading

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