Thank you for sharing you story and to all the other women for sharing theirs. After the birth of my 2nd child is when my vulodynia began (although I didn't know what it was at the time). My precious little girl was born 6 years ago and that is how long I have been suffering (I was 24 when I had her and I am currently 30). When my baby girl turned 1 year old, I went to see my gyno and she just prescribed something (I can't remember the name) that was suppose to numb around my vulva.... Well it didn't work, it did more irritation than anything..... I had lost all hope so I just suffered with it. I have been with my spouse for 9 years. After my daughter's birth I also lost my "sex drive". I didn't want anything at all to do with it. About a year ago, I sought help from my other regular gyno and was diagnosed with Vaginimus. She recommended a specialist. I went to see this specialist yesterday to be exact. This is when I was diagnosed with vulvodynia and vaginismus. She has recommended that I use Estrace and sea salt baths for 3 weeks to help with the vulvodynia. She also recommended that I try physical therapy after to help with the vaginismus. To be honest, I am a little apprehensive to do physical therapy on myself let alone have another person do it. Ever since the birth of my daughter, I have been a "prude" when it comes to anything of that nature. Any thoughts or suggestions? I am desperate to find a good path for this. It has almost ruined my 9 year relationship with the love of my life, I don't want to lose him. I will be devastated.
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Thank you for sharing you story and to all the other women for sharing theirs. After the birth of my 2nd child is when my vulodynia began (although I didn't know what it was at the time). My precious little girl was born 6 years ago and that is how long I have been suffering (I was 24 when I had her and I am currently 30). When my baby girl turned 1 year old, I went to see my gyno and she just prescribed something (I can't remember the name) that was suppose to numb around my vulva.... Well it didn't work, it did more irritation than anything..... I had lost all hope so I just suffered with it. I have been with my spouse for 9 years. After my daughter's birth I also lost my "sex drive". I didn't want anything at all to do with it. About a year ago, I sought help from my other regular gyno and was diagnosed with Vaginimus. She recommended a specialist. I went to see this specialist yesterday to be exact. This is when I was diagnosed with vulvodynia and vaginismus. She has recommended that I use Estrace and sea salt baths for 3 weeks to help with the vulvodynia. She also recommended that I try physical therapy after to help with the vaginismus. To be honest, I am a little apprehensive to do physical therapy on myself let alone have another person do it. Ever since the birth of my daughter, I have been a "prude" when it comes to anything of that nature. Any thoughts or suggestions? I am desperate to find a good path for this. It has almost ruined my 9 year relationship with the love of my life, I don't want to lose him. I will be devastated.
March 18, 2015 - 4:56amThis Comment
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