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Nonurological uses of botulinum toxin in gynaecology
Author(s) -
Anbazhagan Akila,
Roberts Ralph
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.10.2.075.27394
Subject(s) - botulinum toxin , medicine , vaginismus , gynecology , obstetrics and gynaecology , botulinum neurotoxin , toxin , surgery , sexual dysfunction , pregnancy , biology , biochemistry , genetics
• Botulinum toxin is a powerful neurotoxin which causes temporary flaccid muscle paralysis. • A number of potential gynaecological applications have been described in addition to the well‐established uses in urogynaecology.Learning objectives:• To understand how botulinum toxin works. • To learn about the preparations available and their contraindications and side‐effects. • To be aware of the potential uses of botulinum toxin in the treatment of vaginismus and other gynaecological pain syndromes.Ethical issues:• Many of the uses described are still essentially experimental, although largely accepted into mainstream practice: does this need to be acknowledged when counselling women?Please cite this article as: Anbazhagan A, Roberts R. Nonurological uses of botulinum toxin in gynaecology. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2008;10:75–79.