Written by Dr. Stavros Athanasiou
Vaginal Atrophy – Treatment with Mona Lisa Touch Laser Technology
Do you suffer from discomfort in your vagina, such as dryness, burning sensation, and itching? Most likely, the primary cause is vaginal atrophy: a condition that directly affects your life and your relationship with your partner.
The Mona Lisa Touch Laser technology effectively treats issues such as vaginal atrophy, laxity, and incontinence. Usually, after menopause or childbirth, the gradual reduction of estrogen makes the vaginal mucosa thinner, drier, and less elastic. Another result of vaginal atrophy is dyspareunia, which is sharp pain during sexual intercourse due to a lack of moisture and lubrication. This treatment can alleviate symptoms of itching…
Vaginal Atrophy: Symptoms and Statistics
Do you suffer from discomfort in your vagina, such as dryness, burning sensation, and itching? Most likely, the primary cause is vaginal atrophy: a condition that directly affects your life and your relationship with your partner.
Statistics reveal the extent of the problem:
- 75% reported that vaginal atrophy negatively affects their lives
- 63% failed to recognize atrophic vaginitis as a chronic condition
- 44% reported not consulting a gynecologist to address their problem
- Only 4% recognized the common symptoms of vaginal atrophy
Common Symptoms
Atrophic vaginitis is a condition with a significant impact on sexual life and health, and specific treatments are now available.
Common symptoms include:
– Vaginal dryness, the most frequent symptom
– Burning sensation in the vagina
– Dyspareunia (pain during intercourse)
– Vaginal bleeding
– Urinary system symptoms such as frequent urination, dysuria, incontinence, etc.
Atrophic Vaginitis: What Is Vaginal Atrophy or Atrophic Vaginitis?
Atrophic vaginitis, often referred to as vaginal atrophy, is the thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to the body producing less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most commonly after menopause but can also happen at other stages of a woman’s life.
For many women, vaginal atrophy makes sexual intercourse a painful experience, leading to decreased sexual desire due to the constant fear of pain during sex. Additionally, it is evident that the healthy function of the reproductive system is closely linked to the healthy function of the urinary system.
Statistics show that 45% to 63% of postmenopausal women have experienced symptoms of atrophic vaginitis. However, many women do not seek the advice of a specialist to address the problem as they should.
Atrophic Vaginitis: Causes
– The onset of menopause
– Treatments with medications that affect estrogen production
– Chemotherapy or radiotherapy
– Postpartum or breastfeeding periods due to reduced estrogen levels
Vaginal Atrophy – Vaginal Laxity: Treatment with Mona Lisa Touch Laser Technology
The Mona Lisa Touch Laser technology effectively treats issues such as vaginal atrophy, laxity, and incontinence. Usually, after menopause or childbirth, the gradual reduction of estrogen makes the vaginal mucosa thinner, drier, and less elastic. Another result of vaginal atrophy is dyspareunia, which is sharp pain during sexual intercourse due to a lack of moisture and lubrication. This treatment can alleviate symptoms of itching, irritation, and pain. It also addresses incontinence, which stems from various causes and types, often creating intense feelings of shame in patients. Previously, these symptoms were considered a natural consequence of menopause and childbirth, leading patients to ignore them or suffer silently. Research also indicates that only 20-25% eventually seek medical help.
Treating Vaginal Atrophy Without Medication or Surgery
The FDA-approved Mona Lisa Touch distributes CO2 beams to the vaginal walls to regenerate collagen fibers in the vaginal tissues. This collagen stimulation process beneath the skin’s surface promotes cell proliferation, restoring vaginal walls and blood circulation. It’s worth noting that this same laser technology has been used for years to rejuvenate skin on the face and neck.
Doctors emphasize that this application finally addresses a significant gap as it is the only treatment for vaginal atrophy, labial tightening, and incontinence that does not involve medication or surgery. Special mention should be made of patients who, having survived various types of cancer – especially breast cancer – suffer from menopause symptoms and are unable to undergo estrogen therapies, opting for the Mona Lisa Touch.
