Anatomical outcomes of therapy with LEDs in combination with intra vaginal CO2 vs Er: YAG fractional lasers to treat vaginal atrophy
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Science - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Vaginal atrophy affects nearly of 50% of postmenopausal women. The study aimed to evaluate the use of intra vaginal light-emitting diodes after laser procedure for vaginal atrophy treatment, to minimize laser side effects. Methods: The study included 2 groups of treatment with 30 women in each. Group 1: one session of laser alone; Group 2: one session of laser, and immediately after, one session with Floreo® LED. Patients were followed-up for one month. Variables: distance urethra-vagina, thickness AA and AP, and vascularization. Results: At post-treatment, group 1 showed more signs of edema and inflammation. Differences were statistically significant for thickness AA (P=0.0014), thickness AP (P=0.0003), and vascularization (p<0.0001). One month post-treatment, both groups had similar anatomical values with no significant differences. Conclusion: Intra vaginal light-emitting diodes immediately after laser procedure, significantly minimized post laser treatment normal or expected transitory side effects, without diminishing its efficacy.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Pablo Naranjo Garcia, Dr. Jorge Alberto Elias, Dr. Jorge Gaviria Parada, Dr. Daniel Zarza Lucianez, Dr. Hernan Raul Pinto
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