What are the uses of lasers in gynecology?

The application of laser technology in medicine covers all types of procedures, from surgical treatments, rehabilitation, dermatological treatments... Thus, for a few years now, uses of lasers in gynecology have allowed many women to improve their quality of life.

Specifically, in the Women's Unit We have the specialist Dr. Martín Pedraza, who has extensive experience in performing captive treatments with laser technology.

What types of lasers are used in gynecology?

Currently the types of lasers more employees in gynecological treatments are the CO2 and Er-YAG lasersAmong the main differences between the two lasers is that the CO2 laser has a more aggressive ablation technique and allows for deeper penetration into the skin and tissue layers, making it especially suitable for treating more serious injuries. However, the Er-YAG laser has a gentler ablation technique, which is why it is more commonly used to treat more superficial lesions.

The objective of using this type of laser in gynecology is the collagen production through the conversion of light into heat, thus improving the quality of vaginal tissue, its thickness and pH.

The importance of collagen

Vaginal tissue is composed of collagen, which provides elasticity and firmness. However, with age, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, the collagen in the pelvic area gradually decreases, affecting the quality of vaginal tissue.

This brings consequences such as Hyperlaxity, vaginal dryness, loss of vaginal tone, problems with sexual intercourse, incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infections... For this reason, the use of gynecological lasers has significantly improved women's quality of life, both from an aesthetic and functional perspective.

Uses of lasers in gynecology

Currently, some of the Main uses and treatments of lasers in gynecology are:

Treatments for mild and moderate stress urinary incontinence, resulting from loss of muscle tone in the pelvic floor area.

Treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, which is associated with a series of symptoms resulting from the decrease in estrogen and hormonal changes, such as itching, urinary tract infections, pain during sexual intercourse, dryness, discomfort when urinating, vaginal atrophy, etc.

Treatment of vaginal hypermobility syndrome. This is due to vaginal dilation or loss of tension in the vaginal walls, i.e., increased vaginal space. This can usually occur after pregnancy and childbirth, especially in cases of very large babies, multiple births, and births requiring instruments. It can lead to less pleasurable sexual intercourse due to the loss of friction.

Reconstructive and cosmetic gynecological surgeries for the treatment of asymmetries in the labia minora, vaginal atrophy, vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, and more.

Surgical treatments for pathologies resulting from infection with the Human Papillomavirus, with the removal of genital warts.

Treatments for degenerative cellular pathologies. An example of this is lichen sclerosus, a chronic inflammatory skin disease that occurs primarily after menopause.

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 the following numbers: 91 387 51 72/73/74 or make an appointment for an in-person consultation, always with the best specialists.

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What are the uses of lasers in gynecology?