A Preliminary Qualitative Analysis of women's Experiences With Vaginal Fractional CO2 Laser Treatments

Anne Nileshni Fernando, Christine A. Hamori, Jayson Oates, Gemma Sharp
In: Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum · 2024 · vol. 6 , pp. ojae074 · doi:10.1093/asjof/ojae074 · PMID:39381431 · W4403283777
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Abstract

Background: laser treatment can promote tissue regeneration in the vaginal wall to potentially assist with managing GSM. However, the results from clinical trials of this treatment have been mixed, and the personal perceptions and experiences of women receiving this treatment have been largely unexplored. Objectives: laser treatment. Methods: = 32.1, standard deviation = 14.9 months). Telephone interviews were conducted to explore women's motivations and their experiences after treatment. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Deductive and inductive thematic analysis was conducted to analyze interviews. Results: Analyses produced 4 major themes. First, motivations mostly revolved around participants seeking relief from menopausal symptoms. Second, some participants noted positive sexual outcomes, including improved sexual pleasure after treatment. Third, participants noted positive physical and psychological effects, including improvements in incontinence and overall confidence. Lastly, a subset of participants reported no discernible changes. Conclusions: laser therapy on women's health during midlife, particularly amid menopausal changes.

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