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01-04-2019 | Stress Incontinence | Original Paper

Treatment of vaginal relaxation syndrome with an Erbium:YAG laser 360° scanning scope via automatic dual mode technique

Authors: Jamal Jomah, Abdullah Wael Bahi, Khaled Prince Mousa, Alaa El-Saharty, Salwa Mohammed Neyazi

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 2/2019

Abstract

Background

Vaginal relaxation syndrome (VRS) is a common phenomenon affecting women and their partners which may lead to decreased sexual satisfaction. Recently, the use of 2940-nm Erbium:YAG laser (Er:YAG) has been extended to cosmetic gynecology to treat VRS. This study evaluated the efficacy of this non-surgical laser procedure.

Methods

From October 2014 till January 2017, 39 females with vaginal relaxation syndrome (VRS) were treated with the 2940-nm Er:YAG. Their ages ranged from 27 to 47. Those 39 patients received one to four treatment sessions at 2–3-week intervals. The sessions were performed with a 360° scope via automatic dual step technique. The first step consisted of three passes of multiple pulses ranging from 1.7 to 2.2 J per pulse. The second step consisted of two passes of long-pulsed wave of 3.7 J and a pulse width of 1 s. The improvement in sexual satisfaction was assessed subjectively by patients’ questionnaire.

Results

Improvement in sexual satisfaction was reported by 78% of the patients. A few minor side effects were reported such as vaginal ecchymosis and mild burning sensation.

Conclusions

In patients suffering from VRS, the use of automatic dual pass technique Er:YAG is a convenient non-surgical method to obtain reasonable tightening of vaginal wall and improve sexual satisfaction.

Level of Evidence: Level IV, case series study.

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Title: Treatment of vaginal relaxation syndrome with an Erbium:YAG laser 360° scanning scope via automatic dual mode technique
Authors: Jamal Jomah
Abdullah Wael Bahi
Khaled Prince Mousa
Alaa El-Saharty
Salwa Mohammed Neyazi
Publication date: 01-04-2019
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Stress Incontinence
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Laser
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-018-1472-6

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Treatment of vaginal relaxation syndrome with an Erbium:YAG laser 360° scanning scope via automatic dual mode technique

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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