Vaginal dryness occurs in approximately 30% of women. This topic is often not easily discussed. As a result, many women continue to walk around with painful and annoying complaints. Fortunately, there is often something that can be done about the complaints. Womens Healthcare Center Amsterdam achieves good results with specific treatments against vaginal dryness.
What causes vaginal dryness?
Vaginal dryness can be caused by hormonal fluctuations. Think of the period around your period, after menopause or by using medication with hormones (such as the contraceptive pill). Other reasons can be: lowered resistance, use of medication, use of a tampon or reduced sexual arousal.
Reduced sexual arousal can create a vicious circle. Because sex hurts and you expect this during sex, you become less aroused. Because you are less aroused, the vagina becomes less moist. The symptoms worsen due to fear of pain.
Vaginal dryness due to menopause
During menopause, the ovaries stop producing eggs. Menstruation becomes more irregular and eventually stops. This process takes an average of 4 years. During menopause, the body produces less estrogen, the female hormone. Due to the reduced production of this hormone, the vagina becomes less moist and elastic. The labia also become smaller and slacker. This causes various complaints.
The solution for vaginal dryness in Amsterdam
Women's Healthcare Center Amsterdam now offers a solution to vaginal dryness. In our care center you can go for a laser treatment with long-lasting results. The MonaLisa Touch laser treatment offers a long-lasting solution to vaginal dryness.
The MonaLisa Touch is a non-surgical treatment. No hormones are involved and the laser treatment is painless. The light of the laser is absorbed in the cells of the vaginal wall and converted into heat. Proteins are stimulated and new body tissue is formed. The vagina becomes elastic again and hydration is improved. The vagina is restored to the situation it was in before menopause.
Before the treatment, the vagina is dried as much as possible. After this, a small tube is inserted into the vagina, this tube brings the laser light into the vagina. The optimal situation of the vagina occurs after 3 treatments. The treatments are given every 4-6 weeks. After the first treatment, there is often already an improvement noticeable.
What can we do for you?
Women's Healthcare Center provides expert care and support for women. Our team of specialisten will do everything they can to help you get the right diagnosis and find the best treatment options.
