Hi, I am 28 years old and have had pretty severe vaginismus for as long as I can remember but only discovered what it was one year ago. I went through physical therapy for about 8 months and recently have started successfully having intercourse. I also found that I still have to keep up with the dilator practice.
I chose the pill as a method of birth control and I have been very unhappy with it. I have severe side effects with pretty much any pill, one of the worst being the lack of any sex drive. This also eliminates my desire to keep up with the dilators.
I have decided the pill is not the method for me and am looking into other birth control methods that will have fewer hormonal side effects. From my understanding the IUD is a localized hormone and could produce fewer side effects. What has been the experience of people with vaginismus and an IUD? Will my vaginismus complicate things and will I be able to feel it all the time? Are there other birth control methods that won’t completely eliminate my sex drive and will be more comfortable? Basically, I am terrified of an IUD.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!