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Vaginismus treatment at The Gynae Centre

Is penetrative sex painful (or even impossible)?

Vaginismus is a rare condition which involves involuntary contractions of the vaginal muscles which leads to pain and difficulty in having penetrative intercourse.

Fortunately, vaginismus can be treated effectively with Botox. Dr Alex Eskander is a pioneer in vaginismus treatment with Botox in the UK. He has over 10 years of experience in successfully treating vaginismus with Botox.

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WHY US?

Over 90% success rate

Our approach to vaginismus treatment has a high success rate. We have many happy patients!

State of the art facilities

Equipped with state of the art facilities, The Gynae Centre is one of the foremost centres for gynaecology care in the UK.

Convenient appointments

We will endeavour to book you in as soon as possbile. All appointments are made to fit around your busy lifestyle.

Consultant-led service

You’ll be seen by an experienced consultant gynaecologist and naturally, your visit will be treated with 100% confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE

Everything you need to know about vaginismus

Vaginismus is an unusual medical condition. If you think you may be experiencing symptoms, you probably have many questions! Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions about vaginismus treatment using Botox.

The cause of vaginismus is unknown, and it can be very distressing. Until recently, psychotherapy and training with vaginal dilators were used to help overcome the problem but these were often not successful.

You may like to read our articles When Sex Hurts: The Botox Cure For Vaginismus,
Vaginismus: Debunking the myths, and Why does sex hurt? 8 reasons you’re having painful intercourse.

Recently, the muscle relaxant Botox has been used to partially paralyse the muscles surrounding the entrance to the vagina. This means that the muscles which contract, are relaxed temporarily, allowing for small dilators to be introduced, and eventually leading to penetrative sex. We have found Botox for the treatment of vaginismus to be highly successful.

You may like to read our article When sex hurts: The Botox cure for vaginismus.

Treatment involves a local anaesthesia. Botox is then injected into the muscles around the opening of the vagina witha fine needle. However, in severe cases of vaginismus (Grade 3-4) full sedation may be necessary. If you are suffering from grade 3-4 vaginismus, you will need someone to accompany you to the clinic and will be required to spend the day at home post-treatment.

Sometimes we recommend incision of the hymen at the same time, if not already broken, to alleviate fears of pain during first intercourse.

Following the procedure, you will need to abstain from any attempts at intercourse for three weeks. You will, however, be able to resume normal activities and there is no need to take time off work.

A follow up appointment is recommended for 3 weeks after the procedure when you will be advised to buy and bring vaginal dilators with you. This is a very important appointment and your consultant will help you develop confidence and show how to use the dilators. You should use the dilators for 2-4 weeks before you attempt intercourse. We are pleased to say that over 90% of our patients are able to have penetrative intercourse within 3 months of the procedure.

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What our patients say...

HA
I am delighted with how the procedure worked, the results have been amazing. It’s quite amazing that something that has been such a worry and mental block in my life was able to be resolved in one morning with Dr Eskander. The Botox procedure really does work miracles and it’s wonderful that this is available for people suffering from vaginismus. All of you at The Gynae Centre have been incredible and the fact you still follow up long after my treatment shows how much you care.
FN
The Botox procedure was very helpful and made things much much easier. Please let Dr. Eskander know how amazingly he changed my life. A huge thank you to him and all of you at the clinic for your wonderful care. We still have progress to make, however we're both much more confident now.
Z & J
Thank you so much for all the advice, guidance and support over past month, and for making us feel so comfortable in our time at The Gynae Centre. You do extraordinary work and we will always be grateful.
Anna
I have been treated by the Gynae Centre for a few years now. The service I have received has always been very efficient and professional. The staff there are very friendly and helpful and the new surgery is lovely. I would recommend the Gynae Centre highly to anyone that is in need of the services provided there.
Luna
You went above and beyond your duty of care and were so kind an understanding towards me. You gave me the support, care, and reassurance I really needed. I will always be grateful to you for that.
Gina
Thank you so much for treating my vaginismus. Thank you for your knowledge and skills in a condition that is not widely known. I also want to thank nurse Jessica, I was very anxious the day before the procedure and she was so reassuring and comforting and really helped me. A great nurse!
Hannah
Thank you all for looking after me through my pregnancy termination and for caring for me so kindly. Kay, a special note of thanks – when I contacted the clinic I was so sad, vulnerable and devastated. I will never forget your kindness and compassion in getting my appointments organised. Forever grateful.
L
One year after having Botox I am enjoying pain-free sex and can use tampons. You really changed my life! I cannot thank you enough. I am the happiest I have ever been. When I have my babies I will name them Alex and Jessica after your lovely nurse! I wish I had the confidence to do this years ago as it really does work!
Liz
The care and support I received from Dr Eskander and his team was exemplary. I would not have made it through several years of IVF on either a physical or emotional level without them. Dr Eskander's clinical care and advice was important in my pregnancy being healthy and happy. More than this, Dr Eskander's kindness meant that I always felt respected and well treated throughout a very demanding period of my life. The nurses were very friendly and also skilled, and the overall service meant that I was able to get advice and make good decisions about the treatment I was receiving. My little boy was a team effort for which I am eternally grateful.
S&D
My husband and I had a 12 week Gender Scan with you last year and it was confirmed that after five boys we were finally having a little girl! We were so shocked we asked Dr Eskander to tell both of our mums over the phone as we didn't think they would believe us. It is absolutely amazing that you can tell at 12 weeks. We would like to thank Dr Eskander very very much.
Eva
I am currently a patient of Dr. Eskander and would highly recommend him. He is a knowledgeable, caring and highly experienced doctor who really looks after his patients. During each visit he has ensured I know exactly what is going on and made me feel relaxed and comfortable. He always discusses the results of the examination in detail and I have full confidence in his practice. I am very glad to have found The Gyane Centre.
Iris
Over all these years Dr. Eskander has seen me through two pregnancies and we have thereby formed the most memorably patient - doctor relationship I have ever experienced. He is the professional and passionate specialist I was looking for. He has never disappointed my 'German' expectations!
Tanya
Following a series of unhappy experiences under the NHS system when my gynaecological problems started, I found the Gynae Centre myself online and have been visiting Dr Eskander ever since. I feel totally at ease with Dr Eskander and crucially, my husband feels reassured that I am in good hands when I am in his care.
Nicola
I have been a patient of Dr Eskander since 2002. Over the years, I have been treated with the upmost courtesy and professionalism. All of the investigations and treatment I have received have been dealt with quickly and thoroughly to the highest standard in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere and at a time that has suited me. I have complete faith in Dr Eskander and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to friends and family as I know they will be in safe hands.
Marilyn
I have been a patient of Dr. Eskander since 2003. Throughout the years, I have found Dr. Eskander to be a caring and highly experienced doctor. On every occasion he took time to listen to my problem and was gentle and considerate during the examination. He always discussed the results of the examination in detail and the reason for any tests required to help in the diagnosis.
Mrs Y
I would like to thoroughly recommend Dr. Eskander, who has helped me so much when I experienced bleeding between periods and very heavy, painful periods. I felt completely at ease with him, totally reassured and very comfortable throughout the consultations and examinations. I felt very safe in the knowledge of his expertise and skills.
O&O
Our experience really could not have been better. Dr Aka was completely de-stigmatising, warm, informative and gentle. I felt beautifully taken care of and was so grateful yesterday for the little pack with all the clear information. The lovely nurse was also absolutely sweet and calming. We just wanted to say thank you for making such a miserable and painful experience tolerable. We didn’t really know what to expect but it certainly wasn’t to be treated with such unquestioning kindness and dignity.