M.K. Age 30 – Sydney
For at least the last eleven years I have had problems “down there”. At my last visit to my GP, I sat in tears explaining that I thought I had a bladder infection, a yeast infection, pain during and after intercourse and chronic constipation. The problems seemed overwhelming and when nothing was found wrong after the swab and urine tests – I was close to giving up. My GP (who I have seen since childhood) told me again that he thought my problem was psychological. Recognising that I was close to depression again (which I battled for many years while finishing my law degree and dealing with this condition) I decided to make one last effort to treat these issues. I also knew that my relationship with my boyfriend of over a year would suffer with me...
R.R. Age 24 – Sydney
My partner and I had been together for approx 2 years before I began experiencing pain during sex. We started out like any normal couple however after a couple of years I started to feel tightness whenever we would have intercourse. To begin with it was just uncomfortable however over the following 2 years the pain slowly increased until I was unable to endure penetration at all. I saw 3 GP’s before I was referred to a Gynecologist. The first suggested it was simply a “mismatch in sizes” which I knew wasn’t right because to begin with I didn’t have any pain. After every doctor’s visit I got more frustrated and upset. I wanted an answer as to why I was in pain and I wanted to be taken seriously. Eventually I saw a Gynecologist and he...
H.M. 44 – Melbourne
I thought I would let you know about some progress I have made with my vulvodynia in case it is helpful to any of your other patients. When my vulvar symptoms started years ago I was advised to stop using soap and start using a soap substitute and I choose Cetaphil. While looking up allergies on the internet, I happened to read about many people being allergic to Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate. I checked and Cetaphil contains Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. So I changed to Hamilton Wash which contains a different detergent and no SLS. I had been thinking for a while that is was impossible to keep all the Cetaphil away from my vulvar area when rinsing. It is easy to keep hair shampoo away from the vulvar area when washing hair, but not possible to avoid...
J.R. Melbourne
It was about 12 months ago when I began to experience symptoms of Vulvodynia. These past months have been very challenging, however I am 80 % better now thanks to Mr Marek Jantos. I cannot imagine what state of mind I would be in without his help. My pain became evident in January 2007. I was in the first few months of a relationship with my partner. I was a virgin, so we would engage in other sexual activity for a few months before we had intercourse. I would feel some burning during sexual activity, but still enjoyed it and put the burning down to my body getting used to it. Gradually, I began experiencing daily vulval burning, as well as itching and red raw irritation. The pain became constant around the same time my partner and I eventually had intercourse for...
T.F. – Austria
After our lucky meeting in Melbourne, I am completely amazed that my health has so quickly improved. I started off well with the exercises, but then began to feel unsure about my progression, and was not regularly practicing. About 4 weeks ago I re-read a few case studies on your web-page. It helped me focus again, and the result since then is remarkable! My husband and I had intercourse for the first time since our marriage (just over 3 years!) My pain is still present – but much more subtly in a few places, towards the stretching region, it is completely fine now. I am hoping it will continue to progress. I have attached my story – I really hope it will help others. My husband and I enjoyed sex for a few a months before I felt a small region of...
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