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Assuming dyspareunia is required, the following 57 results were found.

  1. partner has dyspareunia

    Giddy: You Need to Know These 4 Facts if Your Partner Has Dyspareuniahttps://feminapt.com/media-content/giddy/giddy-you-need-to-know-these-4-facts-if-your-partner-has-dyspareunia

    and the painful sex that often accompanies it, but what if it's not you suffering, but instead your partner has dyspareunia? Giddy writer Alex Denny wanted to find some answers and reached out to me for my thoughts. Here are some snippets from the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Giddy
  2. how dyspareunia causes pain during sex

    Giddy | How Dyspareunia Causes Pain During Sexhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/giddy/giddy-how-dyspareunia-causes-pain-during-sex

    Giddy author Tabitha Britt penned an in depth article on how dyspareunia causes pain during sex, and she reached out to me for my opinions in this wide ranging exposé on this common issue. Here is a brief synopsis of the article with some of my...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Giddy
  3. Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis and Sexual Function

    The Link Between Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis and Sexual Functionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/deep-infiltrating-endometriosis-sexual-function-the-link

    other symptoms. In addition, endometriosis is known to also affect sexual quality of life. Pain with sex is called dyspareunia; while deep infiltrating endometriosis is a more severe form of endometriosis. What is Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis? Deep...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  4. why your vagina may feel too tight

    Insider: 7 Reasons Why Your Vagina May Feel Too Tighthttps://feminapt.com/media-content/insider/insider-7-reasons-why-your-vagina-may-feel-too-tight

    behaviors. Working through these feelings with a therapist may help your body relax and reduce symptoms of vaginismus. 4. Dyspareunia Dyspareunia is a blanket term for painful intercourse, Jeffcoat says. Vaginismus is one type of dyspareunia. Others...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Insider
  5. lasers and my vagina

    Lasers And My Vagina?!?https://feminapt.com/blog/lasers-and-my-vagina

    websites that the CO2 fractional laser may be a treatment for a variety of post-partum/lactational incontinence, and dyspareunia in geno typical women with breast cancer, even though no data have been published on these unique patient populations, nor...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog

  6. Dyspareunia Symptoms and Treatmentshttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/female-sexual-pain-syndromes/dyspareunia

    Dyspareunia: From Wikipedia: "Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse due to medical or psychological causes. The symptoms are significantly more common in women than in men. The pain can primarily be on the external surface of the genitalia, or...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Female Sexual Pain Syndromes
  7. unsplash: Sabina Tone

    Sex After Childbirth – What’s Your ‘New Normal’?https://feminapt.com/blog/sex-after-childbirth-what-is-your-new-normal

    having an emergency or elective c-section or vacuum extraction vaginal delivery showing substantially higher odds of dyspareunia (the medical term for painful sex) at 18 months post-partum. This study highlights the need for early intervention in...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  8. shockwave therapy for painful intercourse

    Participate in a High Quality Study Using Shockwave Therapy for Painful Intercoursehttps://feminapt.com/blog/particpate-in-a-high-quality-study-using-shockwave-therapy-for-painful-intercourse

    Learn about low intensity shockwave therapy for painful intercourse (dyspareunia) Our team at Femina Physical Therapy is committed to providing the highest level of evidence-based care. That is why we are conducting a research study to determine the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Webmaster
    • Category: Blog
  9. endometriosis and painful sex

    Endometriosis and Painful Sexhttps://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-and-painful-sex

    coconut oil may be used, but they break down latex condoms. Pain during or after intercourse Pain with penetration, or “dyspareunia,” can make sex difficult or unbearable to some people with endo. The pain can be experienced in different ways: extreme...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  10. Advocating for proper postpartum care

    Ghostpartum | Advocating for Proper Postpartum Carehttps://feminapt.com/blog/ghostpartum-advocating-for-proper-postpartum-care

    irritability and mood changes Pain with sex and perineal pain- according to some studies, 41-89 percent of women have dyspareunia or pain with sex within the first two to three months postpartum. Twenty-four percent have persistent dyspareunia six...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  11. Sexual Function and Cancer | Image Courtesy of Priscilla Du Preez via Unsplash

    Sexual Function and Cancer: Include Physical Therapy in Your Care Planhttps://feminapt.com/blog/sexual-function-and-cancer-include-physical-therapy-in-your-care-plan

    affect our sexual health such as decreased sexual arousal or desire, vaginal stenosis (narrowing of the vaginal canal), dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse), and bladder/bowel dysfunction. This can affect our relationships with ourselves and with...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  12. chronic overlapping pelvic pain conditions

    Chronic Overlapping Pelvic Pain Conditions https://feminapt.com/blog/chronic-overlapping-pelvic-pain-conditions

    burning, stinging, general irritation, and a less common symptom of vulvar itching. Painful sex, or commonly seen as dyspareunia, can often be caused by vulvodynia.4 In both of these conditions, there is an increase in nerve fiber density surrounding...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Larson
    • Category: Blog
  13. Recommended Products for Vaginismus (Pelvic Floor Myalgia), Vaginal Stenosis, Dyspareunia, and More

    Recommended Products for Vaginismus (Pelvic Floor Myalgia), Vaginal Stenosis, Dyspareunia, and Morehttps://feminapt.com/resources/recommended-products-for-vaginismus-pelvic-floor-myalgia-vaginal-stenosis-dyspareunia

    Improve your general sexual well being with these products for vaginismus and a variety of sexual issues Our favorite products for mind, body and soul for pelvic health and orthopaedics for all. A whole body approach is a must! These are things we...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Resources
  14. CBD Suppositories

    Healthline | Are CBD Suppositories the Answer to Better, Less Painful Sex?https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-healthline/healthline-are-cbd-suppositories-the-answer-to-better-less-painful-sex

    and author of “Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide to the Sex Life You Deserve,” says she’s had patients with dyspareunia report reduced pain during intercourse when using suppositories. Jeffcoat adds that this has been especially apparent when...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Healthline

  15. dyspareuniahttps://feminapt.com/site-index/dyspareunia

    • Type: Tag
    • Author: Webmaster

  16. Superficial dyspareuniahttps://feminapt.com/site-index/superficial-dyspareunia

    • Type: Tag
    • Author: Webmaster
  17. Vaginismus Recovery - Diagnoses and Treatments

    Vaginismus Recovery, Diagnoses and Treatmentshttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/female-sexual-pain-syndromes/vaginismus-recovery-genito-pelvic-penetration-disorder

    This disorder has been put under the umbrella of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) in conjunction with dyspareunia (“recurrent or persistent genital pain associated with sexual intercourse”).2 There are two types of vaginismus, primary or...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Female Sexual Pain Syndromes
  18. Photo by Yuris Alhumaydy on Unsplash

    Chronic Pelvic Pain | Insights on Trigger Point Injections, Myofascial Pain https://feminapt.com/blog/chronic-pelvic-pain-insights-on-trigger-point-injections-myofascial-pain

    chronic pelvic pain include interstitial cystititis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), endometriosis, pain with penetration (dyspareunia), and pelvic floor dysfunctions including vaginismus and anismus. As we’ve stated in previous blog posts, chronic...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  19. Painful Sex & GPPD | Image Courtesy of Taras Chernus via Unsplash

    Painful Sex aka GPPD – A Little (Self) Compassion Can Go A Long Wayhttps://feminapt.com/blog/painful-sex-aka-gppd-a-little-self-compassion-can-go-a-long-way

    but it’s actually a helpful attempt to simplify diagnosis by combining two similar disorders under one treatment heading. Dyspareunia is pain with sexual activity; vaginismus is the involuntary contraction of muscles in the pelvic floor that often cause...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog

  20. Deep dyspareuniahttps://feminapt.com/site-index/deep-dyspareunia

    • Type: Tag
    • Author: Webmaster
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Testimonial by Lauren B.

Femina PT (née Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy) has been such an answer to prayer, i'm so glad I found them! I've been struggling with vaginismus my whole life, but didn't have a name for it until about 6 or 7 months ago. Even once I did have a name for it though, I didn't know where to begin in getting help. My OB/GYN had me get a set of dilators, but I couldn't even insert the smallest one by myself. Most times I tried I just ended up frustrated and in tears. I felt really alone, like I was broken and didn't have the energy to keep trying. When I got engaged a few months ago though, I realized I needed to get answers so i wasn't dreading my honeymoon.

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Testimonial by Julie T.

Femina PT (née Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy) has honestly changed my life. Before receiving treatment at Femina, I was going doctor to doctor to try and find the answer to my pelvic pain. It has taken me YEARS to find someone that can help fix this. It wasn't until my gynecologist recommended your clinic that I finally felt relief. My pelvic pain is almost gone, and granted I still have a lot more to work on with Laureen (my PT), my original problem is nearly cured. I am so grateful to her.

What is even better is she gave me practical exercises to do at home that were not tedious and provided instant (and lasting) relief. Although I mainly work with Laureen, my interaction with the owner (Heather) has been great. She is very generous, kind, and committed to her business.

It hurts to know there are women out there suffering who will never know or have the opportunity to work with women like Laureen and Heather because this issue is hardly talked about and this field is so rare. I hope more doctors and physical therapists see the value in this work and can relieve more woman of their pain.

-- Julie T., 12/4/16 via Yelp!

Testimonial by Mary L.

I started seeing Heather to treat my Interstitial Cystitis in November 2016. At this time, I was extremely miserable, in constant pain, and felt as though no one was listening or understood what was going on with my body. I have just finished my last appointment and I can honestly say that my life has completely changed for the better because of Heather and her team of PTs! I live almost completely pain free, and when I do have flare ups, I am able to treat them at home on my own. I am so grateful that this office was recommended to me a honestly cannot recommend them enough!

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Testimonial by A.B.

Before I was referred to Heather Jeffcoat I was living in a nightmare. I had been married to my husband for three years and I was suffering from Vaginismus. That all changed when I visited my OBGYN and she said she knew of someone with a great success rate. To be honest I was hesitant at first because my first doctor had already told me that all I needed to do was order dilators from the internet and I should overcome my problem. She was wrong because I had followed the book on how to use the dilators with absolutely no advancements in my condition. However, that all changed when I went in for my first visit and Heather took the time to explain my condition and how we were going to work together to overcome it.

I remember leaving her office with a glimmer of hope that I could live a normal life. As my sessions continued I began to see immediate results. With only four sessions and a strict dedication to my home programs I was cured of Vaginismus. In the beginning of this process I was made aware that my health insurance company might not cover the costs, which was disappointing but today I can say one hundred percent that it was the best money I ever spent. Now thanks to Heather I am finally enjoying my life to the fullest with my husband. Thank you Heather, I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate all that you have done for me. I will never forget it. Those who are suffering from these types of conditions don’t be afraid because she makes you feel so comfortable and the end result is worth it. Good luck to you all and I hope you experience the success I have.
-- A.B.

Testimonial by Fritzette H.

I went to Heather after the birth of my third child. It was lucky, really, that I was referred to her, because my doctor had referred me to a surgeon for a possible hysterectomy or pelvic wall rebuild. Thankfully, I went to Heather before undergoing either surgery, she was able to fix the problem. She has studied extensively in women's health--even written a book about it--and was able to diagnose my problem, suggest a course of treatment (6 weeks), and then follow through with said treatment. By the end, as she said, I was as good as gold. Boy, was it worth it! Though uncomfortable to talk about, much less write about, it is worth getting the word out there. If you have painful intercourse, especially after birth or other trauma, the treatment may be as simple as Physical Therapy (with Heather, of course). I highly recommend her.

-- Fritzette H., 3/24/16 via Yelp!

Testimonial by Rosanna R., age 35

Heather has affected my life in the MOST POSITIVE way and I am forever grateful. My husband refers to her as the "sex doctor" so you can only imagine how happy he is with my therapy outcome.

After the birth of my son I suffered from "Vaginismus", however, at the time I just thought I was broken. My "broken vagina" affected me physically but it was an emotional struggle as well. Many women in my life also suffered with pain from sex after their babies were born so I knew I wasn't alone. They told me they "just got used to it" but I couldn't see myself living that way.

Sex wasn't just painful, it was literally impossible - IT DIDNT FIT!

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