Vaginismus Treatment with Muscle Relaxing Injections
What is Vaginismus?
Vaginismus is a condition where the muscles around the vagina involuntarily tighten or spasm. This makes penetration painful, difficult or sometimes impossible. It can interfere with tampon use, smear tests, gynaecological exams and sexual intercourse.
The tightening response isn’t something you can control. Vaginismus is often linked to fear, anxiety, trauma, or physical factors.
How Can Muscle Relaxing Injections Help?
Muscle relaxing injections work by reducing the overactivity of the pelvic floor muscles. When carefully administered into the affected area, they can:
- Interrupt the spasm cycle
- Relax overly tight muscles
- Allow gentle penetration without pain
- Retrain the muscles and nervous system
This medical approach is often considered when other options (such as pelvic floor physiotherapy or dilator training) haven’t worked, or in combination with them.
What happens during treatment?
Our vaginismus treatment offers a gentle, non-surgical solution for women experiencing painful intercourse, combining pelvic floor therapy and targeted vaginal muscle relaxing treatment using Botulinum toxin to relieve tension and restore comfort.
Consultation
Your Medical Practitioner will assess your symptoms, review your medical history and perform an exam (if tolerated).
Procedure
A small dose of muscle relaxing injection is delivered directly into the pelvic floor muscles under.
The qualified team at Helen Hunt Medical Aesthetics. Head over to our Meet the Team page to learn more about us and our qualifications.
Frequently asked questions about Vaginismus Treatment
What to Expect After Treatment
- Muscles usually begin relaxing within 5–10 days
- Full effect is seen after 2–4 weeks
- Many women are able to start using dilators or have pain free intercourse within weeks
- Results typically last 3–6 months, though for many women, symptoms don’t return even after the effect wears off
Is this a cure for vaginismus?
It is not a permanent cure, but for many women it breaks the cycle of fear and pain, making further progress with therapy or dilators possible.
Does it hurt?
Discomfort is minimal, and local anaesthesia ensures comfort during the procedure.
How many treatments will I need?
Some women need only one session. Others may benefit from a repeat treatment at 6 months. It is often combined with psychosexual therapy or physiotherapy for best results.
Who is this treatment for?
This may be suitable if you:
- Have tried dilators, physiotherapy, or CBT without success
- Experience severe vaginal muscle tightness
- Are unable to tolerate gynaecological exams or intercourse
- Are ready for a direct, medical approach
Who should avoid it?
You may not be suitable if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have a known allergy to the product used in muscle relaxing injections
- Have certain neurological or muscular conditions
- Have an active infection in the vaginal area
- Are under 18 years old
Aftercare and Support
- Start gentle dilator therapy once advised by your practitioner
- Avoid intercourse or tampon use for a few days
- Attend follow up appointments
- Emotional and psychological support is strongly recommended
Get in touch with us about Vaginismum Treatment
Our women’s health support services are designed to help you feel confident, comfortable and connected to your body again.
Whether you’re struggling with vaginismus, vaginal dryness, intimate discomfort, or menopause related changes, we provide safe, evidence based treatments delivered with compassion, care and medical knowledge.
Telephone:Â 01392 984171