Tag Archives: Vaginismus Cure
Insurance Coverage for the Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Vaginismus is listed as a “sexual pain disorder” in the DSM –IV (American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Washington D.C.) The FDA has approved our Botox Treatment for Vaginismus research. Variable coverage is provided by many insurance companies. There … Continue reading
Dilators and Airport Security for our Vaginismus Patients
Part of the Botox treatment program for vaginismus is progressive dilation under anesthesia. After treatment, patients are counseled on proper dilation and a dilation schedule to follow post treatment. Dilation is a very important part of the treatment program. Every … Continue reading
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
Song of Vaginismus by Kazia Gray “Alone Anymore”
Song of Vaginismus by Kazia Gray – Music Video “Alone Anymore” Kazia Gray is one amazing woman. She struggled with vaginismus, unable to achieve intercourse for 12 years despite years of numerous failed treatments. “Amazing” is not a word used … Continue reading
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
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
The Importance of Family Support for the Vaginismus Sufferer
Many of the women that come into our practice suffering from vaginismus have the loving support of their family and friends. Our patients are always encouraged to come for their Botox treatment with their husband or significant partner. If the … Continue reading
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
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