Article ; Online: Fractional CO 2 Laser Treatment Is Safe and Effective for the Management of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause in Korean Women
Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 12, Iss 3679, p
2023 Volume 3679
Abstract: This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of fractional CO 2 lasers for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in Korean women. The patients received three laser applications at an interval of 4 weeks each. The severity of GSM symptoms was ...
| Abstract | This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of fractional CO 2 lasers for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in Korean women. The patients received three laser applications at an interval of 4 weeks each. The severity of GSM symptoms was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) at baseline and at every visit. The objective scale was measured using the vaginal health index score (VHIS) and Vaginal Maturation Index (VMI) after completion of the laser procedure. During each procedure, the patients’ pain in the VAS score was recorded. In the last visit, patients evaluated their satisfaction with the laser therapy using a 5-point Likert scale. Thirty women completed all the study protocols. After two sessions of laser therapy, some GSM symptoms (vaginal dryness and urgency) and VHIS improved significantly. After completion of the treatment, all GSM symptoms improved ( p < 0.05), and the VHIS further increased significantly (VHIS at baseline, 8.86 ± 3.2 vs. V3, 16.83 ± 3.15, p < 0.001). The average satisfaction was 4.3. This study shows that fractional CO 2 laser treatment is effective and safe for Korean women with GSM. Further studies are needed to confirm these results and assess the long-term effects of laser therapy. |
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| Keywords | CO 2 laser ; menopause ; genitourinary syndrome of menopause ; vaginal dryness ; vulvovaginal atrophy ; Medicine ; R |
| Subject code | 610 |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher | MDPI AG |
| Document type | Article ; Online |
| Database | BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection) |
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