Vaginal Dilators

The Vitality Medico Vaginal Dilators are intended to be used at home for controlled dilation of the vagina. They help expand, stretch, and relax pelvic floor muscles using 9 progressive sizes to help relieve the symptoms of vaginismus, such as painful intercourse and medical exams.

Indications

The Vitality Medico Vaginal Dilators are tools intended for controlled dilation of the vagina. They can be used for dilation for an examination (by your doctor), in preparation for a surgical procedure, or to help relieve the symptoms of vaginismus (a condition that involves tightening of the vaginal muscles) and related painful sex.

Contraindications

• Do not use if pregnant. Consult with your doctor to confirm if this is appropriate for you.
• Do not use dilators if you have active pelvic infections, undiagnosed bleeding, open wounds inside or surrounding the vagina, or if you have been placed on pelvic rest (a common recommendation soon after vaginal surgery, cervical LEEP, cone procedure, or childbirth).

What is Vaginismus?

Vaginismus is a condition where the muscles inside the vagina tighten, close up, or spasm. This tightening is associated with painful vaginal sex or painful vaginal penetration of any kind, such as pain with inserting a tampon or undergoing a gynecological examination.

You may have vaginismus if you have had any of the following symptoms for at least six months and they cause significant distress:

• Tightening of the muscles inside the vagina making vaginal sex not possible
• Presence of pain (also called dyspareunia) or burning when trying to have vaginal sex
• Avoiding vaginal sex because of expected pain or discomfortNot wanting to have vaginal sex because of the pain or expected pain
• Severe fear of vaginal sex or the pain associated with it.

Symptoms Requiring Professional Assessment

The following symptoms require assessment by a healthcare professional prior to purchasing:

• Abnormal vaginal discharge (fluid/material coming out of vagina), such as discharge that is thick, white, green, or yellow, may have a bad odor, or is a change from your usual discharge.
• Abnormal uterine bleeding, such as bleeding between monthly periods or when periods are extremely heavy or prolonged.
• Abnormal skin changes around or inside the vagina, such as itching, burning, bumps, or discoloration.