OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of surgical treatment for superficial dy
spareunia, as manifested by patient satisfaction, as well as epidemiologic
characteristics of women with this medical problem.
STUDY DESIGN: A questionnaire was sent to 69 women six months after the ope
ration, It included questions about treatment before surgery and the impact
of pain on the sexual relationship before and after the operation. Demogra
phic, social and general health data were recorded before the operation. Al
l patients returning the questionnaire were examined.
RESULTS: Fifty-four (78%) patients replied. Half of those abstained from se
xual relations before surgical treatment. Sixty-seven percent of patients r
equired more than six visits to various physicians, before vestibulitis was
diagnosed. Prior to surgery, 80% of patients received conservative treatme
nt, whereas after surgery only 34% required it. A moderate to excellent imp
rovement was reported after surgery by 45 (83%) patients. Repeat surgery (n
= 7) resulted in further improvement in four patients. There were no major
operative complications. Forty-five patients (83%) were satisfied with the
results and would recommend the surgery to other women with this clinical
problem.
CONCLUSION: Surgical treatment for superficial dyspareunia from vestibuliti
s is guile safe and results in a high rate of patient satisfaction.