Menopause Period and Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment
Hormonal changes experienced after menopause cause the vaginal wall to become thinner, drier, less elastic and more inflamed. Vaginal dryness and, accordingly, pain during sexual intercourse is one of the important problems of the menopause period. It can be seen between 27-55%. During this period, bladder problems such as frequent urination, sudden urge to urinate, and urinary incontinence may also develop. In the problem of urinary incontinence, the weakening of the collagen structure in the vagina around the urinary canal is held responsible. In this case, urinary incontinence is seen due to increased intra-abdominal pressure in situations such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, which we call 'Stress Urinary Incontinence' (SUI).
In menopause, laser vaginal rejuvenation and applications in urinary incontinence problems are usually sufficient for one session. But if necessary, it should be done 2 or 3 times in total, at intervals of 4-6 weeks. A single 'touch up' is also recommended after one year. Depending on the decrease in collagen connective tissue, all processes can be repeated every 2-3 years.
No major complications were reported. Vaginal lasers are very promising in the right patient groups