Vaginal Tightness & Vaginismus

Many women experience problematic vaginal tightness that prevents them from engaging in penetrative activity.  Hormonal changes, treatments for cancer, past traumatic events, or adverse surgical or childbirth complications can all result in tissue that is too narrow or stenotic to allow penetration.

Vaginismus is a condition characterized by spastic, painful contractions of the muscles at the entrance of the vagina. Many women with vaginismus experience anxiety about any type of vaginal penetration, and will have symptoms arise during gynecologic exams, insertion of tampons, or sexual activity. Current therapy for vaginismus involves desensitization, counseling, muscle relaxers, and physical therapy. At Haven Center, Dr. Babb is one of only four providers personally trained by Dr. Peter Pacik, creator of the Pacik Multimodal Botox Program under Anesthesia.  This revolutionary protocol has been successful in eliminating symptoms in over ninety percent of patients undergoing the procedure.