Vaginal CO2 Fractional Laser in Women With Vaginal Atrophy: Medical Insights on Short- and Long-term Effects on Genitourinary Symptoms DOI Open Access
Zinat Ghanbari, Maryam Deldar Pasikhani,

Tahereh Eftekhar

и другие.

Journal of lasers in medical sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15, С. e59 - e59

Опубликована: Ноя. 27, 2024

Introduction: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a common complication secondary to estrogen depletion which leads tissue changes in the female genitourinary tract. Here, we sought investigate short- and long-term effects CO2 laser therapy on symptoms GSM postmenopausal women. Methods: In this clinical trial, 47 women with were included. Participants underwent vaginal extra-vaginal fractional treatment three sessions, intervals one month between each session. Symptom severity, including itching, dyspareunia, discharge, dryness, was assessed at session using modified Vaginal Health Index (VHI), where intensity rated Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from 1 10 (1 indicating minimal representing maximum severity). Additionally, International Consultation Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF) administered. Patients followed for years after final Results: The scores all subscales, urinary incontinence, improved significantly following sessions (p values<0.001). However, except incontinence domain (P=0.058), none maintained last intervention. Conclusion: appropriate treating related GSM. But it seems that needs be used continuously maintenance effect dryness. exact timing should identified further studies since beneficial outcomes intervention seem temporary.

Язык: Английский

THE USE OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) LASER IN THE TREATMENT OF VULVOVAGINAL ATROPHY SYMPTOMS IN PERIMENOPAUSAL AND POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN DOI
Ayşe Konaç

Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(1), С. 30 - 39

Опубликована: Март 21, 2024

This study explores the efficacy of pixelated carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatment in mitigating vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. examines effectiveness CO2 reducing vaginal discomfort for women experiencing menopause. With a cohort 127 participants (mean age 47 ± 5 years), researchers administered three sessions over months. The primary evaluation metric was patient-reported satisfaction levels, aiming to assess treatment's impact on alleviating associated with atrophy, such as dryness, burning, during intercourse. findings revealed that 98% patients experienced significant symptom improvement months post-treatment. Notably, 89% reported resolution sexual dysfunction due 96% indicated an end burning sensations. is extremely high, being satisfied results, this has persisted even after some time following treatment. Furthermore, 95% encountered no procedure, any post-treatment complaints were mild temporary, watery discharge most common. concludes pixel practical, painless, efficient approach addressing symptoms, yielding high patient rates. finds using practical painless way help discomfort, are results.

Язык: Английский

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Topical high concentration oxygen with hyaluronic acid: A safe and effective treatment for vaginal atrophy and sexual function improvement DOI
Alessandra Lami,

Andra Catalina Manta,

Veronica Amati

и другие.

Post Reproductive Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2024

Background Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a condition affecting many postmenopausal women. Among the available treatments, vaginal natural oxygenation device (VNOD) new promising option. Aim To evaluate safety and effectiveness high concentration (HC) oxygen (O 2 ) hyaluronic acid (HA) in women with atrophy (VA). Methods Study 1: Ten subjects received HA O at 21% (sham group) ten 95% (treatment group). All completed five sessions VNOD. Evaluations questionnaires were baseline, before each session one-month follow-up: Visual Analogue Scale, Vaginal Health Index (VHI), Maturation Value (VMV), Menopause Quality Of Life (MeNQoL), Female sexual function index (FSFI) distress scale (FSDS). 2: 52 VA same protocol study 1 HC HA. Results Treatment was well-tolerated. In 1, treatment group we recorded significant improvements VHI score ( p-value 0.001), VMV 0.005) psychosocial, physical domains MeNQoL compared to sham group. 2, all experienced improvement <0.001), FSFI total 0.007), desire 0.004), lubrication 0.006), satisfaction 0.042), pain 0.001) domains, FSDS 0.003) domain <0.001). Conclusion The preliminary results this suggest that VNOD safe effective for women, improves function.

Язык: Английский

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Vaginal CO2 Fractional Laser in Women With Vaginal Atrophy: Medical Insights on Short- and Long-term Effects on Genitourinary Symptoms DOI Open Access
Zinat Ghanbari, Maryam Deldar Pasikhani,

Tahereh Eftekhar

и другие.

Journal of lasers in medical sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15, С. e59 - e59

Опубликована: Ноя. 27, 2024

Introduction: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a common complication secondary to estrogen depletion which leads tissue changes in the female genitourinary tract. Here, we sought investigate short- and long-term effects CO2 laser therapy on symptoms GSM postmenopausal women. Methods: In this clinical trial, 47 women with were included. Participants underwent vaginal extra-vaginal fractional treatment three sessions, intervals one month between each session. Symptom severity, including itching, dyspareunia, discharge, dryness, was assessed at session using modified Vaginal Health Index (VHI), where intensity rated Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from 1 10 (1 indicating minimal representing maximum severity). Additionally, International Consultation Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF) administered. Patients followed for years after final Results: The scores all subscales, urinary incontinence, improved significantly following sessions (p values<0.001). However, except incontinence domain (P=0.058), none maintained last intervention. Conclusion: appropriate treating related GSM. But it seems that needs be used continuously maintenance effect dryness. exact timing should identified further studies since beneficial outcomes intervention seem temporary.

Язык: Английский

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