A vestibulectomy is a gynecological surgical procedure that can be used to treat vulvar pain, specifically in cases of provoked vestibulodynia.
[3] Vulvar vestibulectomy is primarily supported as an intervention for people who suffer from provoked vestibulodynia, which causes sexual pain to women.
Long-term complications can be weakness of the anal muscles, cosmetic changes, development of a Bartholin's cyst, or a decline in vaginal lubrication.
[12] In such cases, alternative treatments like oral medicines or more surgeries may be considered, depending on the severity of the persisting pain.
Post-surgery, the patient might need further physical and possible mental therapy to avoid scarring and lead a regular sexual life.