Characteristics and Treatment in Patients with Vaginismus in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

Background: Vaginismus is still an under-researched case of women's health despite its universal prevalence. Aim: This study aims to explore the characteristics of vaginismus in East Java, Indonesia. Methods: The subjects in this study were all new female patients with Vaginismus found in a single hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, in 2022. The data used in this study are secondary data obtained from the medical records. Descriptive data are presented as numbers and percentages for categorical data. Results: Vaginismus was found in a single hospital - East Java, Indonesia. Based on medical record data, throughout 2022, there will be 60 patients with a diagnosis of Genito-Pelvic Pain Penetration Disorder (GPPPD). The assessment of patient characteristics showed that almost all patients were of reproductive age. Most of the respondents have been married for more than 1 year. Management is carried out independently and collaboratively. A total of 60 patients underwent anamnesis and physical examination. Complaints experienced by patients are the failure to penetrate. Treatment was done using Botox injections, dilatation, hymenectomy, and consultation with a psychiatrist and an andrologist. Conclusion: Management in cases of Vaginismus requires cross-professional collaboration, such as psychiatrists and andrologists. The treatment given also tends to be complex. Copyright (c) 2025 Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.