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Surgical Treatment

Surgery may be an option for women with severe pain from vulvar vestibulitis who have not found relief through other treatment options.1 A vestibulectomy (pronounced ve-STIB-yuh-LEK-tuh-mee) removes the painful tissue of the vestibule and may help relieve pain and improve sexual comfort. However, surgery is usually considered a last resort and is not recommended for women with generalized vulvodynia.2

Citations

  1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2011). Vulvodynia. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 127). Washington, DC: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Retrieved August 17, 2016, from https://www.acog.org/-/media/For-Patients/faq127.pdf?dmc=1&ts=20160817T1318087562 external link (PDF 84 KB)
  2. Reed, B. D. (2006). Vulvodynia: Diagnosis and management. American Family Physician, 73, 1231–1238. Retrieved August 17, 2016, from http://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0401/p1231.html external link
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