Menopause Vaginal atrophy Erbium YAG laser Vaginal lactobacilli Randomized sham-controlled trial Menopause Vaginal atrophy Vaginal pH
Conditions
Interventions
vaginal erbium YAG laser (Fotona SmoothTM XS) wavelength 2940 nm monthly for 2 courses ,sham vaginal laser: use the same device as intervention but release none of the erbium YAG laser
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Sham Comparator No treatment
vaginal erbium YAG laser,sham laser
Sponsors
Ratchadapisek Sompot Fund
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Faculty of medicine,
Chulalongkorn university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
40 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Postmenopausal patients with moderate to severe vaginal atrophy Age more than 40 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Use of hormonal treatment in previous 3 months Use of vaginal lubricants or moisturizer in previous 3 months Use of drugs which applied vaginally in previous 3 months Use of spermicide in previous 3 months Previous vaginal surgery in 3 months Previous vaginal laser treatment History of genitourinary tract infection in previous 1 months Abnormal vaginal bleeding Pelvic organ prolapse POP-Q stage at least 2
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect of erbium YAG laser on the number of vaginal lactobacilli in postmenopausal women 2 months Vaginal gram stain | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| vaginal atrophy symptoms 2 months visual analog scale,vaginal pH 2 months pH indicator strips | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactKrasean Panyakhamlerd
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn university
Outcome results
None listed