I know it's been some time since you posted this... and I pray that by now you've found your solution. But, if not....
Vaginismus, vulvodynia and vestibulitus.... I would definitely seek out an ob-gyn that knows more about these if I were you. I was seeing an ob-gyn for the longest time and could never complete a routine ob-gyn vaginal exam without practically jumping off the table in pain. Then when I got married and started attempting intercourse I complained to my ob-gyn about painful intercourse and she told me the same thing... lack of lubrication... even suggested I may not be sexually attracted to the man I had just married (as we were newlyweds at the time). Finally, a specialist's name was mentioned... I went to go see her and was immediately diagnosed with vaginismus and vulvodynia. I also had a hormone blood test done and it was found that the birth control that I had been put on for years to control painful cramping had also caused a severe drop in my hormone levels which then caused major drying out in the tissue around the vulva... this was a issue when attempting intercourse as it tore open my vulva and caused more pain. During my exam, the specialist demonstrated to me how fragile my tissue had become from drying out (due to the drop in hormones) by touching a q-tip to the bottom of the vulva and the tissue split. I never in a million years would have thought a q-tip could cut me.
Anyways, I've used hormone gels and been going through numerous physical therapy appointments but I have seen a drastic amount of improvement in my condition. I encourage you to discuss these condition with a specialist or new ob-gyn... and if diagnosed with what I have... just keep reminding yourself that it can get better... it will just take time. Be patient.
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I know it's been some time since you posted this... and I pray that by now you've found your solution. But, if not....
Vaginismus, vulvodynia and vestibulitus.... I would definitely seek out an ob-gyn that knows more about these if I were you. I was seeing an ob-gyn for the longest time and could never complete a routine ob-gyn vaginal exam without practically jumping off the table in pain. Then when I got married and started attempting intercourse I complained to my ob-gyn about painful intercourse and she told me the same thing... lack of lubrication... even suggested I may not be sexually attracted to the man I had just married (as we were newlyweds at the time). Finally, a specialist's name was mentioned... I went to go see her and was immediately diagnosed with vaginismus and vulvodynia. I also had a hormone blood test done and it was found that the birth control that I had been put on for years to control painful cramping had also caused a severe drop in my hormone levels which then caused major drying out in the tissue around the vulva... this was a issue when attempting intercourse as it tore open my vulva and caused more pain. During my exam, the specialist demonstrated to me how fragile my tissue had become from drying out (due to the drop in hormones) by touching a q-tip to the bottom of the vulva and the tissue split. I never in a million years would have thought a q-tip could cut me.
April 22, 2012 - 1:25pmAnyways, I've used hormone gels and been going through numerous physical therapy appointments but I have seen a drastic amount of improvement in my condition. I encourage you to discuss these condition with a specialist or new ob-gyn... and if diagnosed with what I have... just keep reminding yourself that it can get better... it will just take time. Be patient.
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