Induction at 39 weeks cut c-section rate in first-time moms. Laser devices licensed in Canada to treat genitourinary syndrome of menopause GSM are often marketed for vaginal rejuvenation with claims that they will tighten the vagina and improve sexual function, despite lack of evidence, a new commentary reveals. Vaginal lasers heat the vaginal epithelium and cause thermal necrosis.
This intervention induces collagen remodeling and synthesis, neovascularization, and elastin formation and may result in improved vaginal elasticity and restoration of premenopausal epithelial function, according to coauthors Blayne Welk, MD, MSc, an associate professor of urologic surgery at Western University, London, Ont. My impression has been that these procedures are being marketed to women β¦ without rigorous study. Over the past few years, he has had increasing questions from patients about the use of lasers to improve this condition.
The commentary was published online in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. That meant the device was deemed to have met basic safety, effectiveness, and quality criteria.
But no controlled studies are required for regulatory approval of such devices, and after licensing, some providers rebranded the device indication from GSM to vaginal rejuvenation, said Dr.
Kelly and Dr. Vaginal laser therapies are offered throughout Canada, with at least one provider of vaginal rejuvenation procedures in the 10 most populous cities. Under the current system, the number of patients who pay for these procedures and the amount that they pay cannot be tracked. Nor can the number of vaginal laser systems active in Canada be tracked.
