Tag Archives: post botox treatment for vaginismus
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
I Have A Dream – Part II
Our VaginismusMD Forum Moderator, Heather, sent me the following in response to my blog “I Have A Dream” that was published on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, which I would like to share with you. Heather, thank you so much for … Continue reading
Overcoming Setbacks for the Vaginismus Patient
For the vaginismus patient, a setback is like getting a flat tire while on a journey to a wonderful life. Very often one need to experience setbacks in order to achieve success! The important thing to remember is that a … Continue reading
What Happens When the Botox Wears Off?
A patient recently wrote that intercourse was going well three months after her treatment but was nervous about what would happen when the Botox effect was gone. On top of this she was graduating and leaving to go home to … 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
Having Fun with Dilating Before Intercourse
I have spoken to my patients many times about the importance of dilating with the larger dilators before intercourse. Some of my patients are using vibrators to help them relax while dilating and this has helped them with success transitioning … Continue reading
How Long Should Sex Last
When my patients are able to achieve intercourse, many of them want to know how long should sex last? Dr. Irwin Goldstein, editor of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, cited a four-week study of 1,500 couples in 2005 that found … Continue reading
Dilating Gets Easier Every Day
Botox for the Treatment of Vaginismus Botox for vaginismus is a simple, nonsurgical treatment. When Botox is injected directly into the spastic vaginal muscles, the nerve impulses to the areas of spasm are blocked. This reduces muscle activity and thus … 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