CO2-laser therapy and genitourinary syndrome of menopause: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Filippini, I Porcari, AF Ruffolo… - The journal of sexual …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a widespread condition with a
great impact on quality of life and self-image. Aim We aimed to systematically review the …

New innovations for the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy: an up-to-date review

V Benini, AF Ruffolo, A Casiraghi, RS Degliuomini… - Medicina, 2022 - mdpi.com
Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a chronic progressive disease involving the female genital
apparatus and lower urinary tract. This condition is related to hypoestrogenism consequent …

Vaginal laser therapy for GSM/VVA: where we stand now–a review by the EUGA Working Group on Laser

S Salvatore, AF Ruffolo, C Phillips, S Athanasiou… - …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a chronic progressive condition that involves the genital and
lower urinary tracts, related to the decrease of serum estrogenic levels when menopause …

The evidence behind the use of LASER for genitourinary syndrome of menopause, vulvovaginal atrophy, urinary incontinence and lichen sclerosus: a state‐of‐the‐art …

OE Mortensen, SE Christensen… - Acta Obstetricia et …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, LASER has been introduced as a minimally invasive treatment for a broad
range of vaginal and vulvar symptoms and diseases. However, the efficacy and safety of …

Microablative fractional CO2 laser for the genitourinary syndrome of menopause: up to 12-month results

S Athanasiou, E Pitsouni, T Grigoriadis… - Menopause, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of microablative fractional CO 2
laser therapy for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) management, when three …

Lasers and energy‐based devices marketed for vaginal rejuvenation: A cross‐sectional analysis of the MAUDE database

J Ahluwalia, MM Avram, AE Ortiz - Lasers in surgery and …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction The FDA issued a statement on July 30, 2018, expressing concern over the
marketing of lasers and energy‐based devices to promote “vaginal rejuvenation.” The FDA …

Review of non‐invasive vulvovaginal rejuvenation

L Photiou, MJ Lin, DP Dubin… - Journal of the …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) or genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) may affect up
to 90% of menopausal women. Features include vulvovaginal atrophy, vulvovaginal laxity …

Physical methods for the treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause: a systematic review

ACA Sarmento, JF Lírio, KS Medeiros… - … of Gynecology & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) negatively affects sexual
function and quality of life. Techniques like laser and radiofrequency are being used to …

Intraurethral Erbium: YAG laser for the management of urinary symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause: A pilot study

A Gaspar, S Maestri, J Silva, H Brandi… - Lasers in surgery …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) combines the conditions of
vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) and urinary tract dysfunction, which is a result of urethral …

Predictive factors for the efficacy of Er: YAG laser treatment of urinary incontinence

CT Erel, D Inan, A Mut - Maturitas, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives To determine the efficacy and predictive factors for the success of Er: YAG laser
treatment in patients with urinary incontinence (UI). Methods Eighty-two patients with UI …