Lax Vaginal Introitus
Conditions
Brief summary
Women previously treated with vaginal CO2 laser will receive an additional treatment 6 months after cessation of previous laser treatment or a sham laser treatment. The efficacy and safety of the additional treatment will be assessed.
Detailed description
The following study is intended to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an additional laser treatment for women previously treated for gynecological indications with laser treatments. Women will be randomized to one of 2 groups: 1. Study group-additional single laser treatment. 2. Control group-single sham laser treatment. All women will fill out validated questionnaires regarding sexual function, urinary stress incontinence and satisfaction after treatment. All women will be followed for an additional 6 months to evaluate the length of effect.
Interventions
A single session of CO2 vaginal laser treatment
A single session of sham laser treatment.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Previously treated with 3 laser treatments. * Clear PAP test from the last 3 years.
Exclusion criteria
* Vaginal bleeding of unknown source. * Vaginal surgery in the past 9 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Length of effect | From the treatment session up to 6 months post-treatment | The duration of symptom improvement. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Female sexual function index | From the treatment session up to 6 months post-treatment | Changes in the female sexual function index questionnaire score (range 0-35) |
| Sexual intercourse | From the treatment session up to 6 months post-treatment | Improvement in the monthly rate of sexual intercourse |
| Urinary distress index | From the treatment session up to 6 months post-treatment | Changes in the urinary distress index questionnaire score (range 0-15) |
Countries
Israel