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Thinking of trying "Biofeedback"?

At CureTogether, thousands of people worldwide are sharing data (anonymously) on their experience with Vulvodynia - and hundreds of other health conditions - to help each other better understand their health and find the right treatments.

In our live, online study of 962 people with Vulvodynia, 22% of 421 respondents have tried "Biofeedback":

Tried "Biofeedback" for Vulvodynia?

What effect did "Biofeedback" have on your Vulvodynia?

much worse	(1)
slightly worse	(1)
no effect / uncertain	(32)
moderate improvement	(24)
major improvement	(4)

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5 comments on Biofeedback:

Have never tried it but Dr. John Willems at Scripps in San Diego does have it available in that hospital.
Posted by: Dani April 5, 2009 6:05 pm

Nothing I have tried so far has helped. Would love to see a doctor more familiar with different therapies.
Posted by: smarmor February 7, 2009 5:37 pm

A useful component of physical therapy. No need to insert anything. Don't get the electrodes wet & you may need to manage your pubic hair for best results (if the electrodes get wet or stuck to your hair it can throw the readings off)
Posted by: marit_pk January 25, 2009 2:13 pm

This is good stuff. It helped me for a time. Is great for any vaginismus tightening, which most of us have if we have pain there. There is a lot more to it than kegels. There are whole muscle groups that can be worked and also massaged. The mental factor is huge here too. Good training for relaxation of the vulva, whether for having sex, giving birth, or whatever.
Posted by: dusty02 November 20, 2008 2:53 pm

Did not help me. Might help some women. It was not until later than I learned the difference between a kegel and pelvic floor "drop" and I think the kegels contributed to over-tightning rather than relaxing the pelvic floor. I could sometimes lower the tension readings but not consistently. I gave it a fair trial, but I did not work directly with Dr. Glazer (he can work by phone) so I wouldn't rule it out if you have the time and money and persistence.
Posted by: McTwirly October 4, 2008 11:06 pm