It’s Time To Talk About Your Vagina

Did you know that one in four menopausal women in Singapore suffer from vaginal dryness? Yet it’s still one of those subjects people can’t bring themselves to talk about. Well, it’s time they did.

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Did you know that one in four menopausal women in Singapore suffer from vaginal dryness? Yet it’s still one of those subjects people can’t bring themselves to talk about. Well, it’s time they did.

You may think you’ve tried everything – from lubricants to hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) – to remedy the condition. But these options provide only temporary relief and may not work if you’re dealing with more severe cases of vaginal dryness, or known medically as vaginal atrophy. And now you’re self-conscious and frustrated. You might even panic after hearing that HRT poses heightened risk of breast cancer.

Get into the root of the problem

MonaLisa Touch® is the first and only clinically proven laser treatment to rebuild vaginal tissues in the long term. For just five minutes, MonaLisa Touch® is a no fuss, no-pain procedure that couldn’t be easier to fit into your busy schedule to make you feel 10 years younger almost immediately. It’s also minimally invasive and has no side effects, making it suitable even for women who have undergone surgical treatment for gynaecological tumours and breast cancer.

Clinically proven results

MonaLisa Touch® is the surest and safest laser treatment known to treat menopausal symptoms today, and is approved by the international medical community, FDA and Health Canada. In various clinical studies, nine in 10 women who have undergone MonaLisa Touch® showed significantly reduced symptoms of vaginal atrophy. Over 500,000 MonaLisa Touch® treatments were performed in the past four years with no adverse effects.

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ASK THE DOCTOR

Dr James Lee, obstetrician and gynaecologist at Astra Women’s Specialists, explains more about the laser treatment.

WHAT IS MONALISA TOUCH®?

Dr James Lee: “It is a unique vaginal fractional CO2 laser protocol developed to induce collagen formation in the vaginal skin and improve both the quality and function of the vagina. The laser beam gives a very targeted treatment to the tissues and limits thermal trauma, so there is almost no pain and skin burn reaction on the vagina. With minimal downtime, women can resume normal activity immediately.”

HOW IS MONALISA TOUCH® CARRIED OUT?

Dr Lee: “During the procedure, a 360-degree vaginal probe will be gently introduced along the full length of the vaginal canal, generating laser to revitalise the tissues.”

IS IT PAINFUL? CAN I STILL GO TO THE TOILET?

Dr Lee: “Most women will sense a light vibration in the vagina when the laser pulse generator is fired, but there is no need for pain relief.”

HOW LONG DOES THIS TREATMENT TAKE AND HOW MANY SESSIONS BEFORE IT IS EFFECTIVE?

Dr Lee: “Each treatment session takes about five minutes. The first complete cycle includes three sessions spaced out over thirty days. Clinical studies showed that after each treatment, cellular changes continue to be seen over the following thirty days.”

HOW SOON AFTER THE TREATMENT CAN I HAVE SEX?

Dr Lee: “After each laser treatment session, the vaginal skin should be allowed to rest and heal. It is not recommended to take up other local treatments, such as vaginal cream or pessary tablets. Avoid sexual activity for one week.”

To learn more, ask your doctor and visit www.monalisatouch.com.sg.