RE: RE: Pam -- Vaginismus was --> Estrace usage

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Yes that is what my specialist diagnosed me with but he didn't say anything about PT. He said this condition can litterally close up when trying to have sex. Do you know what happens to cause that?

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Reply-To: VulvarDisorders To: VulvarDisorders Subject: RE: Pam -- Vaginismus was --> Estrace usageDate: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:14:16 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Pam,Sounds like you are describing Vaginismus. Where the muscles around the opening are so tight -- penetration literally becomes impossible. Have you ever been to a pelvic floor Physical Therapist? The really good ones can help with that condition, as well as, vulvar pain/ bladder pain, etc. Take Care,Chellepam ayers <dittojt (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:

Hi ladies:

You speak of pain during intercourse however is your partner still able to penetrate. My pain feels like there is something there stopping the penetration. If anyone has the same problem please advise.

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From: Chelle <elliottmag (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>Reply-To: VulvarDisorders To: vulvardisorders Subject: Estace usage -- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:51:30 -0700 (PDT)

,I started out using a pea sized dab of Estrace and rubbed it gently into the vestibule area every night at bedtime for a few months. Then, after a few months, I went to two times a weeks. Now I use it about once a week -- twice or more if I feel like it. Take Care,Chelle

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Vaginismus is caused by the muscles around the entrance to the vagina

involuntarily spasming/tightening so that penetration is impossible. It

can be caused by many things. For me, I had lichen planus which caused

inflammation and pain with intercourse, so my body reacted by

tightening up as a reaction, to protect itself. Good pelvic floor PT,

with exercises and dilators at home as well has almost 100% fixed this

(not the LP, but the vaginismus). I still need to be careful about lots

of lubricant and positioning carefully, but it can get better!

Melinda