Treatment

Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is a thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to your body having less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause.

For many women, vaginal atrophy not only makes intercourse painful, but also leads to distressing urinary symptoms. Because of the interconnected nature of the vaginal and urinary symptoms of this condition, experts agree that a more accurate term for vaginal atrophy and its accompanying symptoms is “genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).” We offer an FDA approved, clinically proven vaginal laser treatment called MonaLisa Touch®.   MonaLisa Touch® is a 5-minute, in-office treatment requiring no anesthesia or downtime.

Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal dryness” is a common symptom of menopause. It is characterized by a lack of moisture in the vaginal area, which can cause itching, irritation, burning or stinging sensations. During intercourse, vaginal dryness can cause pain and light bleeding. We offer an FDA approved, clinically proven vaginal laser treatment called MonaLisa Touch®.   MonaLisa Touch® is a 5-minute, in-office treatment requiring no anesthesia or downtime.

Painful Intercourse

Dyspareunia is a medical term that simply means “painful intercourse”. It is a general term used to describe all types of sexual pain. Sexual pain may occur upon penetration, during intercourse, and/or following intercourse. It can exist anywhere in the genital area – the clitoris, labia, or vagina, etc. We offer an FDA approved, clinically proven vaginal laser treatment called MonaLisa Touch®.   MonaLisa Touch® is a 5-minute, in-office treatment requiring no anesthesia or downtime.

Menopause

Menopause can cause many unpleasant symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, mood instability, anxiety, depression, vaginal dryness, weight gain and poor sleep. We offer a variety of treatment options and lifestyle coaching to help make the menopausal years much more enjoyable.  MonaLisa Touch® vaginal laser therapy is a 5 minute, in-office treatment now available at Hancock Women’s Center.

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence (uncontrollable leakage of urine) is a very common and embarrassing problem in women. The severity can range from barely leaking to “soaking a pad with urine” with every cough or sneeze. We offer many treatment options for urinary incontinence including lifestyle changes, and MonaLisa Touch® vaginal laser therapy.

Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus is a skin disorder that can cause itching, burning, pain during sex, and tears in the skin. The vulvar skin may appear thin, white, and crinkled. MonaLisa Touch® vaginal laser therapy is a 5 minute, in-office treatment now available at Hancock Women’s Center.

Vaginal Tightening after childbirth

Childbirth can stretch the vaginal lining and the birth canal, reducing both tone and strength of the vaginal walls. An overstretched vagina may reduce friction and sensation during sex for both partners. For some women, sexual intercourse can be painful and in some cases, can lead to urinary incontinence and even bowel movement problems. In some cases, woman may also have trouble keeping tampons in place and may encounter gas-like noises during intercourse. The MonaLisa Touch procedure can be performed in the clinic, it does not require anesthesia or down time ensuring the women can return to their normal routine post procedure. It may require 1-3 treatments performed 6 weeks after delivery.