https://doi.org/10.4081/ltj.2023.320

Vaginal treatment with solid state non ablative laser 1470 nm for vaginal atrophy in post menopausal women

Vol. 30 No. 1 (2023)
Submitted: 16 June 2023
Accepted: 23 August 2023
Published: 28 September 2023
Menopause, vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness, genitourinary syndrome, vaginal laser
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Maddalena Mallozzi
maddalenamallozzi@gmail.com
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4793-126X
Gynaecologist, Menopause Center Coordinator, Paideia International Hospital, Rome, Italy.

One of the most common menopausal symptoms is vaginal dryness. Menopausal sex hormone deficiency causes changes in the urogenital tract, where estrogens are the primary regulators of vaginal physiological functions. Many treatments have been developed over the years, but the majority of them are ineffective or have potential side effects. Actually, laser therapy has the highest efficacy with the fewest (or none) side effects. Thermal energy acting on the vaginal wall has been shown in studies to stimulate collagen synthesis, induce neovascularization, enrich the glycogen epithelium, improve vaginal lubrication, and treat urinary incontinence. However, not all lasers are created equal. The majority of published studies describe the data from CO2 laser therapy, Erbium laser therapy, and radiofrequency. Less is known about the new 1470 nm solid state laser. This is a retrospective study in which 16 women with vaginal dryness were treated with a 1470 nm solid state vaginal laser. All of the patients were cured of vaginal dryness with no pain, bleeding, scarring, or other side effects.

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Mallozzi, M. (2023). Vaginal treatment with solid state non ablative laser 1470 nm for vaginal atrophy in post menopausal women. Laser Therapy, 30(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/ltj.2023.320
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