Evaluation of the CO2 Laser Therapy on Vulvo-Vaginal Atrophy (VVA) in Oncological Patients: Preliminary Results

نویسندگان

  • Isabella Pagano
  • Stefania Gieri
  • Francesca Nocera
  • Giuseppe Scibilia
  • Filippo Fraggetta
  • Antonio Galia
  • Mauro Gioè
  • Basilio Pecorino
  • Paolo Scollo
چکیده

Objective To evaluate the impact of fractionated CO2 laser therapy on vaginal atrophy and mild/moderate stress urinary incontinence (SUI) symptoms in patients with physiological or surgically-induced menopause. Materials and Methods Post-menopausal patients (n = 33) presenting vaginal atrophy and/or SUI, underwent three vaginal CO2 laser treatment sessions, performed at 1-month intervals. Vaginal symptoms were evaluated using the Vaginal Health Index Score (VHI-S), Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) for dyspareunia and global patient satisfaction. The impact of urinary incontinence on patient quality of life was evaluated using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ). Symptoms were evaluated before treatment and at every subsequent treatment session, as well as 3 months following the last treatment session. RESULTS The three-session treatment series led to a significant improvement in both subjective symptoms (dryness, burning, dyspareunia) and clinical signs (VHI-S) (P < 0.01). In addition, reductions in the frequency and severity of SUI symptoms (P < 0.01) were noted during the treatment period, and were maintained after for at least 3 months after completion of the treatment course. Improvements in VHI-S were significantly greater in patients with surgically-induced menopause, as compared to those with physiological menopause. The vast majority of patients (90%) were satisfied with the procedure, and reported a significant improvement in quality of life. No adverse events were recorded throughout the study period. Conclusions Fractionated CO2 laser therapy is a safe, effective and easy-to-perform treatment modality for menopause-related vaginal atrophy and SUI.

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دوره 8  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2017