gyn conference encouraging surgeries

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Hi, all, About 2 months ago, my vulvar specialist said she went to a big, national conference with high hopes about new research for vestibulitis. She said there's nothing new, but the doctor who was leading that session really encouraged surgery as the best protocol. She left feeling like there was a "male ego" issue with that particular doctor and that he just wanted to cut the problem areas out, rather than treat it as a chronic pain condition. I wish I'd asked more questions about that conference and the doctor, but that's all she told me. As I've been watching the threads on this board, I find it interesting that there seems to be a sudden influx of women going under the knife for this condition in the last 3-5 months. I'm not saying it's wrong or right--everyone has to do what's right for their own body. I might even request it sooner than later! But I wonder

how many of the women whose doctors are suggesting this treatment have been influenced by that conference. Any thoughts? Becky T. __________________________________________________

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There has always been a period of time for every year that I've

been on this list (almost 10 years) that there is an influx of

women that have decided to have this surgery. It does help some

women though. I read once that where it does it's most help is

early on after getting the diagnosis, especially for those that

have pain on contact.

Kristy

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I had the constant burning, and although I didn't get anywhere near complete resolution, I am glad I had the surgery. It got my pain down to the point where I could at least function (go to work, drive, see family), and I have no long-lasting effects. I don't look or feel different, and it was quick and covered by my insurance. I guess what I'm saying is that I would recommend it for women that have pain all the time as well.BeckyKristy Sokoloski wrote: There has always been a period of time for every year that I've been on this

list (almost 10 years) that there is an influx of women that have decided to have this surgery. It does help some women though. I read once that where it does it's most help is early on after getting the diagnosis, especially for those that have pain on contact. Kristy __________________________________________________