LASER TREATMENT FOR STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE(SUI)
What is STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE(SUI)?
STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE(SUI) is involuntary leakage of urine with activities like coughing, sneezing,lifting,etc. 35% of women over the age of 60 years suffer from STRESS Urinary Incontinence.
What causes SUI?
It can be congenital or can be due to loosening of pelvic support structures due to pregnancy ,ageing or childbirth. The loss of Collagen fibers firmness and strength leads to structural changes in the vaginal and urethral area thus leading to stress urinary incontinence.
How it troubles you?
Many people are not comfortable or feel shy to share incontinence problem with doctor. Most of us have misconception that incontinence starts with ageingand cannot betreated. But incontinence can be treated if treated successfully.
How to treat SUI?
Non-invasive laser treatment corrects mild to moderate degree of STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE (SUI )
It has been observed that treatment with CO2 laser is highly effective for the treatment of SUI. In addition, significant improvement in all those patients who reported vaginal laxity is observed. One of the best and safe procedure for SUI is Fractional Co2 laser treatment it has no side effects and can be completed in short span of time.Around 87.9% patients reported subjective improvement in SUI symptoms.
Procedure
The fractional CO2 laser energyenergizes the vaginal layers and induces Collagen and Elastine contraction and regeneration of these in the long run and hence giving long term results.
Thus it restores the pelvic floor and lifts up the sagging urethra, which in turn stops incontinence.
Advantages of laser therapy for SUI :
- This procedure is painless, bloodless and stitchless.
- Proven technology for Safe,accurate and effective results
- Lunch break procedure at theGynecology clinic (15 – 20 min) , in friendly envoirnment.
- Long lasting results.
- No need for anesthesia
How many laser sittings are recommended for optimal results?
Each patient experiences a different level of vaginal laxity, but three treatments spaced about four weeks apart is recommended for optimal results and additional sittings as and when required.
What can women expect after the femilift treatment?
Women’s expects enhanced vaginal tone which promotes lubrication and blood circulation and improves sexual stimulation. Also,significant SUI improvement can be observed.
Who can benefit from the Femilift?
- Women experiencing urinary incontinence.
- Women experiencing dyspareunia (painful sex).
- Women experiencing atrophic vaginitis (vaginal atrophy) due to menopause or in patients undergoing treatment for carcinoma breast.
- Postpartum women experiencing vaginal laxity after childbirth.
How long patients may resume normal activity after the femilift procedure?
Patients can resume normal activity immediately after the laser treatment.