The arrival of menopause (physiological, induced by surgery or resulting from local anticancer therapies) causes a drop in estrogen and a series of momentary discomforts such as hot flashes and night sweats. Among the most troublesome and persistent symptoms, in addition, can also be itching and irritation, and poor lubrication of the vaginal mucous membranes, causing irritation and dryness, phenomena of dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), altered states, that with time may fade away. These changes, although related to physiological changes, significantly interfere with the welfare and the impact they have on a woman’s sex life; sometimes already compromised by the decrease of testosterone, with a consequent reduction in libido.

Laxity, itching, dryness, burning and vaginal pain during intercourse are some of the symptoms that cause physical discomfort.

It is a treatment that is performed by a minimally invasive laser procedure. It is permanent and allows you to fight the alterations of the internal vaginal tissues related to the passage of time.
The methods used are similar to those used for the rejuvenation of facial skin, but in this case it is a mucosa rejuvenation treatment that covers the vaginal walls that has no aesthetic purposes. Its sole goal is to restore the correct functionality of the vaginal tissues.

A special CO2 fractional laser system that produces pinholes of energy, they produce small holes on the vaginal mucosa, through which you can penetrate with the heat. It is by using the heat you can change the collagen and fibroblasts that are activated in the subdermal amorphous substances.

For women in pre and post menopause, the MonnaLisa Touch TM allows them to restore the functionality of their vaginas using laser therapy (Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation) designed to alleviate the hassles related to Vaginal Atrophy. Dryness, fragility, loss of elasticity of the vaginal mucosa and consequent unpleasant sensations such as itching, irritation and pain during sexual activity are all disorders that can be treated to improve self-esteem in women and also contribute to their sexual pleasure.

The majority of patients undergoing the treatment confirm a decrease in the dryness, the burning and the sensation of pain during sexual intercourse, not to mention an overall and substantial improvement in the quality of life.
The stimulation of the mucosa produces a regeneration of cells and tissues and requires several weeks to reach completion. To appreciate the actual results of the treatment you must wait about a month and a half after treatment has begun.

The risks are almost non-existent. Most women report only some transient side-effects, such as a slight redness or mild bleeding on the day of surgery. A bit annoying, but no alarming signs, which usually go away after a day or two of rest.

For all those who experience the symptoms of vaginal atrophy and disorders associated with it. It is an innovative and minimally invasive treatment that allows you to avoid the use of medicines or traditional and more invasive surgical procedures.

There are no specific contraindications to the use of this treatment in women going through menopause, and the gynecologist will evaluate whether or not to recommend this laser therapy to a patient.

It requires no preparation of the patient beforehand.

Before performing the laser treatment, the patient is required that her vaginal swab is negative (or negative after any specific treatment if positive), and a negative Pap test over the past three years.

No fasting is required prior to the treatment.

The Hospital of the Republic of San Marino is the first public hospital in Italy that is equipped with this revolutionary new technology.
The treatment is performed at the department of Pathology for the female lower genital tract and Laser Therapy, located on the third floor of the hospital. There are no incisions or sutures and the session lasts about twenty minutes. After treatment, it is possible for the patient to immediately return to her home.

After treatment is recommended a moisturizing therapy with pessaries and gels. To maintain a great degree of hydration of vulvar and vaginal mucosa and prolong the beneficial effects of treatment over time , is recommend to continue topical therapy a long time . Only the day of treatment request is the abstention sex, the activity physics and baths, in the pool, the spa and the sea . From the next day, the experience accumulated over the years, has allowed us to eliminate these limitations.

A follow up visit is recommended, approximately 40 to 50 days prior to the next examination to re-evaluate the extent of symptoms and the possible degree of reduction.

To schedule an examination, call 0549 994529 from Monday to Friday, between 08:30 AM to 17:30 PM