For over one-third of women experiencing menopause or perimenopause, the associated hormonal changes may cast a shadow over sexual intimacy. Vaginal dryness and pain can become unwelcome companions, affecting your comfort, confidence, and libido.
MonaLisa Touch® offers a nonsurgical, hormone-free solution to these common concerns. At Evergreen Women’s Health, gynecologist Cynthia McNally, MD utilizes this innovative laser treatment to address vaginal issues such as dryness, itching, and pain during intercourse.
Do you want to reignite the spark and enhance your sexual pleasure? Discover how MonaLisa Touch can improve intimacy and transform your sex life.
During menopause and perimenopause, your ovaries naturally produce less estrogen. This hormonal shift can lead to vaginal atrophy, a condition in which the vaginal lining becomes thinner, drier, and less elastic. You may notice symptoms such as:
Vaginal atrophy may occur during other periods of low estrogen, such as breastfeeding, cancer treatments, or after ovary removal. Low estrogen levels can also impact your sex drive and overall sexual response.
Using fractional CO2 laser energy, MonaLisa Touch stimulates collagen production and improves blood flow within the vaginal tissue. This targeted approach stimulates cell renewal, restoring your natural lubrication and elasticity.
The benefits of MonaLisa Touch even extend beyond the vaginal canal. The increase in collagen and elastin not only rejuvenates vaginal tissue, it can also provide support to the urinary tract, alleviating mild forms of urinary incontinence and other bladder-related issues.
By addressing uncomfortable vaginal symptoms, MonaLisa Touch can help restore your self-confidence and enjoyment of sexual intimacy. For women who can’t or who prefer not to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT), this treatment provides a safe, nonhormonal alternative.
Your MonaLisa Touch treatment is a quick and comfortable in-office procedure that typically takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Our experienced team consults with you beforehand to determine if MonaLisa Touch is right for you.
The treatment involves inserting a specialized device into your vagina and moving it gently over the vulva. The device emits pulses of laser energy, stimulating cell turnover, collagen production, and blood flow. You may feel warmth or a slight vibration, but there’s no pain involved.
Most women can resume their everyday activities immediately after treatment. However, it’s important to avoid using tampons and having penetrative sex for a few days so the vaginal tissues have time to heal.
While you may notice improvements after just one session, a series of treatments provides optimal results. We recommend three initial sessions every six weeks, followed by annual maintenance treatments to keep uncomfortable symptoms at bay.
At Evergreen Women’s Health, we understand that sexual health and intimacy are essential aspects of overall wellness. If you’re experiencing discomfort or dissatisfaction, contact us to schedule an appointment in Vancouver, Washington, today.
