Laser: a new solution for incontinence and intimate infections
Vaginal gynecological laser treatment is one of the most effective solutions for treating common female problems such as incontinence and intimate infections.
As we age, our bodies' natural collagen production decreases. This impacts the condition of the pelvic floor, leading to urinary incontinence, vaginal and urinary tract infections, and other conditions affecting women's intimate areas.
Collagen and pelvic floor
First of all, it's important to clarify that collagen is present in muscles and is responsible for ensuring their strength, flexibility, and elasticity. Therefore, the condition of the pelvic floor, made up of muscles and antigravity ligaments, directly depends on its quantity and quality.
On the other hand, Aging is associated with a reduction in collagen productionThis reduction - along with pregnancies and births, menopause, overweight, etc. - causes the weakening of the pelvic floor and the alteration of its main function: supporting the pelvic organs and preventing their displacement outwards – genital prolapse.
*Update: Laser technology is also used in the treatment of genital prolapse.
The loss of pelvic floor tone is also associated with Urinary, gas, or fecal incontinence, vaginal and urinary tract infections, and chronic pelvic pain.
Vaginal Gynecological Laser: Revolutionary Treatment to Stimulate Collagen Production
Today we want to present you a revolutionary treatment that Dr. Martín Pedraza applied in the Women's Unit of the Ruber International Hospital with the aim of ensure well-being of our patients. This is the gynecological laser.
Lasers have a multitude of applications in medicine and surgery, and their use is common in other specialties. However, until relatively recently, their magnificent potential in gynecology was not fully exploited; the Women's Unit, one of the pioneering centers in your application.
Types of vaginal gynecological lasers, applications and benefits
There are many types of lasers, but the most used in this area are the CO2 and Er-YAG. Both act by applying heat to the tissues and promoting collagen production and elastic fibers. This stimulation improves the quality and thickness of vaginal tissue, as well as vaginal pH and, consequently, reduces the incidence of vaginal and urinary tract infections -especially those requiring mild and moderate exertion- and vaginal relaxation syndrome or hyperlaxity.
Women experience in this way an extraordinary change in their people's wellbeing, directly affecting libido and sexual relations.
How long does treatment take?
The effect of the treatment lasts 1-2 yearsAfter this time, the holding of new sessions will be assessed.
How many sessions are necessary?
The initial number of sessions must be individualized but usually varies between 2-4 sessions that must be repeated every 4-6 weeks (which is the collagen regeneration time).
Other applications of the vaginal gynecological laser in Gynecology
Finally, Dr. Martín Pedraza also applies laser, with magnificent results, to treat the symptoms associated with genitourinary syndrome of menopause in those women:
- with a history of breast cancer and in whom hormonal treatment is contraindicated
- already patients with cardiovascular problems for whom other types of treatments are not recommended.
In these cases, a booster dose is recommended 12 to 18 months after the previous session.
Similarly, laser technology allows:
- correct the asymmetry and hypertrophy of the labia minora or clitoral hood
- and treat the lower genital tract (GIT) pathology or vulvar pathology.
If you found this article interesting and would like to be seen by a professional expert in Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Women's Unit at Ruber International Hospital has a specialized unit in this area. You can request more information by calling 917303673. make an appointment for an in-person consultation Or make an appointment for an online consultation if you prefer remote consultations—always with the best specialists.