Recently there was an article in the NY Times which challenged the use of lasers for treating vaginal atrophy and other vaginal changes associated with menopause. The MonaLisa Touch is an FDA approved device, although the treatment of vaginal atrophy is an off-label use of the laser therapy. The article suggested that the laser was …
Continue ReadingWhat Should Go in the Vagina?
We live in the world of internet health, for good and bad. I admit to turning to the internet for medical advice. A rash on my arm, a strange feeling in my chest, and I turn to Dr. Google. However, in the end, the overwhelming amount of advice and strange ideas usually sends me straight …
Continue ReadingPeri-What? Or.. What is Peri-menopause and How is it Different from Menopause?
Menopause is the time in a women’s life when the ovaries cease to function. It is an actual process, rather than something that just happens one day. And we define it as 12 consecutive months without a period. Menopause typically occurs in your late 40’s or early 50’s, with the average age being 51. Everyone …
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Consider MonaLisa Touch
MonaLisa Touch is a laser treatment for postmenopausal vaginal atrophy, which is the thinning of the walls of the vagina caused by decreased estrogen levels. This can often cause vaginal dryness and burning as well as pain during intercourse. MonaLisa Touch is a simple procedure that is relatively painless and is performed in 3 sessions …
Continue ReadingThe Benefits of Starting HRT Early
There is a lot of misinformation out there about postmenopausal hormone replacement, based on old, misinterpreted studies. The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has put out a great informational video about the safety and timing of hormone replacement. They recommend seeking treatment sooner rather than later, as it is safer to start HRT earlier, and …
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