What is Menopause?
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop producing eggs and her menstrual cycle stops permanently. Menopause is usually diagnosed after a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. While menopause is a normal part of aging, it can cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms in women. These symptoms can vary widely in severity and duration from woman to woman.
Common symptoms of menopause
Absence of period for 12 months.
Hot flashes.
Night sweats.
Mood swings and irritability.
Difficulty sleeping.
directions, losing focus/train of thought)
Vaginal dryness.
Vaginal/vulvar itching.
Cognitive changes (difficulty remembering names)
Nonsurgical treatment includes:
CO2 laser treatment: The laser heats the upper layers of the tissue in your vagina, causing the tissue in the lower layers to make more collagen. This makes the skin firmer and tighter. Brand names of laser devices include MonaLisa .
RF (radio frequency) treatment: RF treatment uses electromagnetic waves, similar to the waves used in a microwave (but to a lesser extent). RF waves heat the vaginal tissue, encouraging blood flow and collagen production. Brand names of
RF and laser treatments are done in an office setting. Little, if any, local anesthetic is used during the procedure. You can typically continue with your day without needing any recovery time.
Injectables inside the vagina to reduce the dryness and solve the problem of stress incontinence