Tag Archives: Botox for Vaginismus
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
Knowing Your Vagina through Self-Discovery
It is important to know your anatomy Many vaginismus sufferers do not know their own anatomy – most can’t identify their hymen, perineum, urethra, or cervix. Many think that they urinate out of their vagina. They do not know that … Continue reading
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
Vaginismus-A Man’s Perspective
Over the years, I have been impressed with the amazing support men are capable of giving their loved ones who struggle with vaginismus. I also feel that it is also important to acknowledge that the impact of vaginismus on the … Continue reading
Un-dreading the Dreaded GYN exam
A touching thread on the VaginismusMD Forum discussed the dreaded GYN exam. It is well known that most vaginismus patients are terrified of not only having a GYN exam but also about thinking of one. A patient with an eight-year history … 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
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
Why the Stories are so Important
Women who suffer from vaginismus feel alone, isolated, broken, desperate and depressed. While each of these women is unique, their stories share similar themes. They are in unconsummated relationships on the verge of unraveling. They are unable to bear children. … Continue reading
Importance of GYN exam
A patient treated successfully for severe vaginismus writes: “My mom was diagnosed with Stage III B Cervical CA and will receive radiation and chemotherapy. She is supposed to start off with radiation 5 days a week for 5 to 6 … Continue reading