Botox and Vaginismus?

So, as some of you know. I suffer from Vaginismus, it's when you don't have control over the pelvic muscles and it makes sex IMPOSSIBLE. Mine seems to come and go, and I just had a moment where I couldn't have sex, I couldn't even get a q-tip inside. It passed thank God, but I'm over dealing with this. I've dealt with it for over 6 years.

vag·i·nis·mus is Painful spasmodic contraction of the vagina in response to physical contact or pressure (esp. in sexual intercourse). This can make sex painful, or impossible.

During a web search, I came a cross this doctor who has somewhat made a break through with vaginismus. His name is Dr. Pacik. He's a doctor in Manchester, NH. He has found that botox can cure vaginismus. It's a three day process, and they put botox into the vaginal muscles, where they are most spastic and do something called aggressive dilation. The botox only stays in your system for a few months. Its something you only have to do once in your life.

I contacted his office about getting it done, because its something I HAVE to get done. I've noticed my vaginismus getting worse and it could effect my life as a mother, meaning I won't be able to get pregnant let alone give birth. This treatment is best for people who have tried EVERYTHING and NOTHING has worked.

The whole procedure cost about 5,000 plus traveling, but the best part is he partnered up with the local hotel, so you get discounts and rides to and from the doctors office. When you contact them about the vaginismus procedure they also send you a copy of his book "When sex seems impossible" but it's a eBook copy. I already had his book before contacting him, and let me tell you it's AMAZING. You can order a hard copy from either their website, or amazon.com

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I first herd about him in 2010 but he was still in the testing area, and he has now been approved by the FDA!!!! So, I'm even more excited about getting it done. He's had a 90% success rate, and has treated 170 women from ALL OVER THE WORLD. He is the ONLY doctor who is doing this treatment.

You can visit his website here for more information:
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He also has a YouTube page and his own forum...

My only problem is now saving up for the procedure.. lol
but I'm gonna have it done. It's my LAST hope to be completely free.


So, I'm posting this to share with the word, but to also see what YOU guys think about this?

Would you risk having botox shot into the muscles in the vagina?
Do you think it's too expensive? less

I have heard of this, when it was in the testing phase. Usually, once something gets FDA approval many doctor quickly learn the method.

If I were you, I would go to the nearest University Medical School Hospital or call and talk to someone in the GYN department or the Uro-GYN department.

See if someone closer does this procedure. The University Medical Centers get new procedures and drugs sooner, so that's your best bet.

It's almost unheard of for only ONE doctor to do a procedure, as good doctors want to share what they know so others can benefit from it. I'm guessing you may find someone closer to you, but I can't say for sure.

I'd also go to a Uni Medical Library and do your own research there. There are full published articles that usually are not available online. Usually you can get a free pass to use a Med Center Library if you ask.

It sounds promising, but I'd at least talk to your GYN or one at a Uni Hospital and see what they think of this research. I don't know enough about it myself to give an opinion.

You've done great research so far, a little more will only benefit you. If it looks legit, it could change your life.

Good luck, honey. less

"and do something called aggressive dilation"

That sounds a lot like the what is currently used to treat vaginismus, progressive dilation.

I've done zero research on Dr. Pacik and I'm not a medical professional, however, the idea of introducing a neurotoxin (Botox) to my body horrifies me. I know every housewife on Bravo gets injections like it's nothing, but I wouldn't do it short of it being the only thing that could save my life.

Dr. Pacik's method may have medical merit — didn't they recently discover Botox cures migraines? — but I'm skeptical. The cost is really high, and it sounds like the cause(s) of the vaginismus, which can be psychological, physical or both go unaddressed with his treatment.

I'm so sorry you're experiencing this, but I would recommend a little more research before committing to this specific procedure.

Have you ever visited the Vaginismus.com? I don't like that portions of the site require invites / passes / registration before you can view them, but I think it's a good start point for researching treatment. less

Your right, it's called progressive dilation.
I've been looking into side effects in botox, but just like anything else, it can cause migraines in some but not others.

I have tried other method, but over the past six years none of them have worked. I'm in therapy, I've tried medications, and even psychical therapy. Nothing has worked, so this maybe my only hope. I know some people feel like it's only mental, but its more then that.

I have visited vaginismus.com, I even own the books, but no luck.. I can't deal with this anymore. The difference about doing it with botox, your muscles can't fight back, allowing for successful dilation. I have moments when I can't get a q-tip in there let alone the smallest dilator. less