Vaginal Dryness & Painful Intercourse

What is the MonaLisa Touch?

The MonaLisa Touch is a state-of-the-art laser that relieves the symptoms of vaginal discomfort, a condition that affects half of all women after childbirth or menopause. As a fractional CO2 laser, the MonaLisa Touch divides a single laser beam into numerous microbeams of light.

As a result, the laser’s energy penetrates small microdots of the targeted tissue, leaving the surrounding tissues untouched. This technique treats enough of the tissue to stimulate physical changes, while the remaining healthy tissues promote fast healing.

The MonaLisa Touch was also developed with a pulse shape design (PSD®) that allows the laser to reach the precise depth needed to treat structures below the surface.

What should I know about vaginal health?

When estrogen levels change at menopause or after childbirth, the tissues inside your vagina also change. The vaginal lining becomes thin, less elastic, and dehydrated. This condition, called vaginal atrophy, results in the following symptoms:

• Vaginal dryness
• Painful intercourse
• Vaginal burning
• Genital itching
• Increase in vaginal and urinary tract infections
• Urinary urgency, frequency, and mild urinary incontinence
• Bleeding after intercourse
• Less lubrication during intercourse
• Burning when you urinate

Treatment with the MonaLisa Touch can help you overcome these symptoms and regain your vaginal health. Even those with Breast Cancer can have vaginal health restored without the use of hormones.

How does the MonaLisa Touch work?

Treatment with the MonaLisa Touch is so gentle that it’s well tolerated without any type of anesthetic, however, our doctors pre-treat with a topical anesthetic prior to the treatment mainly for comfort during the external treatment. During your procedure, your doctor at Effingham Obstetrics & Gynecology inserts a round device into your vagina. As the device sends out laser beams, the laser’s energy goes through the vaginal lining and heats structures below the surface.

The controlled heat improves blood circulation and triggers the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. As a result, the vaginal lining regains strength, elasticity, and hydration.

Your MonaLisa Touch procedure takes about five minutes, then you can get back to your normal routine. It only takes a few days for the tissues to heal. During that time, you may feel minor discomfort and you should avoid intercourse.

How long will my results last?

A typical course of treatment is three procedures scheduled six weeks apart. Many women report symptom relief after the very first treatment and even greater improvement after treatments 2 and 3. Once your treatments are finished, the result is long lasting – you’ll only need a yearly treatment to maintain your results.

To learn whether the MonaLisa Touch can treat your vaginal symptoms, call Effingham Obstetrics & Gynecology. All patients are accepted. You do not need to be a patient of Effingham Obstetrics & Gynecology to receive the MLT treatments.

Scheduling MonaLisa Touch In-Office Procedure

The MonaLisa Touch treatment is a safe, effective solution for vaginal discomfort performed exclusively at our practice by our providers. As highly trained specialists in this innovative in-office procedure, they are dedicated to helping women find relief and restore their intimate health. Many women (and their partners) have reported that it has been “life changing”.

Please call our office to schedule a consultation and learn if MonaLisa Touch is right for you. We look forward to discussing how this state-of-the-art treatment can help you feel your best.