I had a patient ask recently about the use of valium suppositories for pelvic pain due to tight muscles. Specifically they were concerned about whether or not the medication would be felt in the rest of the body. At the moment I didn't have a good answer, but I promised to look into it. Fortunately I found an excellent study that addressed this exact question. I was so interested in the result that I wanted to share with the rest of my patients!
The study is: Vaginal Diazepam for Nonrelaxing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: The Pharmacokinetic Profile, and it was published by Larish, Dickson, Kudgus, McGovern, Reid, Hooten, Nicholson, Vaughan, Burnett, Laughlin-Tommaso, Faubion, and Green in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2019. The take-home points are:
Here is the study abstract if you want to check it out yourself- https://www.jsm.jsexmed.org/article/S1743-6095(19)30427-8/fulltext I hope that this was of interest to you! f you would like to discuss this further, don't hesitate to reach out.
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14/10/2019 10:32:15 am
This was very enlightening, as a Breast Cancer survivor, the issues came after treatment and hormonal therapy medications. It's been 10 Years. I was JUST TO EMBARRASSED to talk about my issues. I'm seeing Leslie Wakefield now. I'm so happy I'm no longer ⁶embarrassed
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16/11/2019 06:27:12 pm
I had a session today with Tanya on my scar. I learned so much since I've been coming to Leslie and Tanya. Who knew that scar tissue could cause issues in the body. I'm more open about my issues since I started therapy with Wellsprings Health. I learning exercises that has alleviated pain I've had for years but didn't know why. Pelvic pain, painful intercourse has all been issues since my Breast Cancer. It's a whole new world for me since my Physical Therapy treatment started. I am being renewed through the body.
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12/12/2019 07:11:21 pm
First I'd like to thank you both Dr. Leslie and Tanya for all your help. I think even as I get older, I still want intimacy to be a part of my life and marriage. Before coming to you I felt that my life wasn't meaningful as it should be.
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