Treating Vaginismus

The goal of treatment for vaginismus is to eliminate painful sex. Treatment usually involves the use of vaginal dilators to relax and stretch or re-stretch the vaginal muscles. Additional treatment may involve increasing lubrication through topical creams, using hormone therapy or by increasing the blood flow with Viagra, a vibrator or a suction pump.

Additionally, certain types of physical therapy may help because if supporting muscles are made stronger, there may be less pressure on other, related muscles.

Botox™ is used to treat severe cases of vaginismus where the more conservative treatments have not been successful

Last, but not least, it always makes sense to explore any psychological factors that may be contributing to the condition.

See also vulvodynia / vulva vestibulitis.

For additional information and self-help suggestions, see www.Vaginismus.com

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