No, it can’t. But it can sure feel like it! The vagina is basically an elastic and muscular canal that leads to the cervix, which is the bottom of the uterus. It is surrounded by rings of muscle. Usually it has lots of give, it can stretch enough to pass a newborn baby! But if those muscles spasm and tighten up, it can feel almost like a brick wall, giving the impression that the vagina is indeed too small. That is a condition called vaginismus– involuntary muscle spasms that can prevent or cause a lot of pain with vaginal penetration. The good news is there is treatment for the condition. It can be treated with dilators, a series of progressively larger cylinders that will gradually stretch and relax the muscles. It can also be treated with our Botox procedure, which is done under anesthesia, followed by dilation. We perform both procedures here at Maze Women’s Health. So, if it seems that your vagina is too small, please discuss it with your gyn provider or contact us for a free phone consultation. We can help.
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- Posted in: Pain, Sex Life, Sexual Health, Vaginismus
Cathleen Kneidl, RPA-C
Cathleen earned her physician assistant degree from Albany Medical School. Prior to that, she earned a B.A. in social sciences from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She has been a physician assistant specializing in women’s health issues for more than 20 years. She has worked with gynecologists, infertility specialists and general practitioners. Cathleen also worked at Planned Parenthood for the past 15 years, meeting the obstetrical and gynecological needs of women. Cathleen believes that every woman should be able to work with her healthcare provider to develop the best treatment plan for her.
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A safe and comfortable place to discuss vaginismus
The vaginismus forum at Maze Women’s Health is designed to bring women together. We understand that painful sex, vaginismus treatment, and the subsequent recovery can be sensitive topics, and you should have a safe and comfortable place to voice your experience, opinions, and concerns.
We envision this vaginismus forum as a place for you to introduce yourself, share your personal story, ask questions, and discuss any and all aspects of vaginismus, including our treatment options. We sincerely hope that you find this to be a comfortable place to discuss your struggles and triumphs as you navigate through vaginismus treatment. Talking through these issues with women that have gone through it can make all the difference.
