Hows that for a relaxing spa day?
Peeing when you laugh, dryness, reduced sensationall things of the past.
At least thats the idea.
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But it begs a few questions.
Emotionally speaking, though, vaginal rejuvenation means a lot.
Its estimated that around 40 percent of women in the U.S. experience various forms ofsexual dysfunction.
Patients who ask about these devices have dryness orpain during sex, changes in orgasm and arousal.
But what about data?
This is whats known as a sham-controlled trial, and its one of the strongest types of clinical studies.
‘Vaginal rejuvenation’ isnt a medical term; its a marketing term.
But for the time being, it’s best to proceed with caution because, well, next question.
TheJournal of the American Medical Associationpublished aneditorialin 2021 in which ob-gyns argued for the cessation of these devices.
That can leave patients confused.
Lets back up for a second.
Soon they were FDA-cleared for use further south, too.
The problem is now theyre being promoted for indications theyre not cleared forthe claims that fall under vaginal rejuvenation.
These products have serious risks and dont have adequate evidence to support their use for these purposes.
We are deeply concerned women are being harmed.
Radio-frequency devices use heat on deeper tissue to activate fibroblasts.
“But the lasers work by targeting water in tissue, says Dr. Iglesia.
If youve had your vagina tightened after kids but before menopause, what happens later?
What is the destiny of passion, energy, romantic love, relational happiness?
Understanding female sexual functioning requires a non-mechanistic, holistic approach.
Whats wrong with Kegels?
Theyre free, and they work at any age.
like, just do some Kegels.
And the basic idea that anyone needs these devices for a younger vagina is in itself controversial.
But thats very rare, and its a surgery we do not take lightly.
Not that I know of, says Dr. Minkin.
Her prescription: Whats wrong withKegels?
Theyre free, and they work at any age.
just, just do some Kegels.
