Rev up Your Sex Life with MonaLisa TouchⓇ

If you’ve hit menopause or you have used birth control for many years now, you may be noticing uncomfortable vaginal symptoms. One of the most impactful is that sexual intercourse becomes not just uncomfortable, but downright painful. Needless to say, this obstacle to intimacy with your partner sets you up for a lack of satisfaction and closeness.

The condition is called vaginal atrophy, and although it affects many women, only about 20-25% of them actually seek medical treatment for the problem. In fact, nearly half of postmenopausal women suffer from vaginal atrophy at some point. 

Dr. Kevin Hooker and our Lake Havasu OB/GYN Care team have effective treatment options for vaginal atrophy that can reignite the spark to your sex life.

How can I tell if I’m suffering from vaginal atrophy?

Vaginal atrophy occurs when your vaginal wall tissues thin because your body decreases its estrogen production. This weakens the tissues, and you experience decreased blood supply to your vaginal walls, as well as reduced mucus production. 

The combination of these factors leads to an array of unpleasant symptoms:

• An inability to become lubricated, which is what makes intercourse comfortable
• Itching
• Burning
• Fissures (small tears)
• Urinary incontinence problems
• A rise in urinary tract infections (UTIs)

These physical symptoms cause discomfort and embarrassment. Fortunately, we offer care that can restore both your comfort and intimacy with your partner. 

How we treat vaginal atrophy

Dr. Hooker offers an innovative treatment for vaginal atrophy that changes women’s lives for the better, and he’s the only provider in Lake Havasu City and the surrounding area of Mohave County who’s trained to deliver it. 

The MonaLisa TouchⓇ treatment platform relies on laser energy that’s delivered through a small handheld device that’s inserted into your vagina. The laser energy heats your vaginal tissue and promotes cell growth in your treatment area. 

The result? Thicker, more resilient vaginal tissue that can produce sufficient mucus once again. Treatment also brings your vaginal PH level back into equilibrium. 

Our patients love MonaLisa Touch because of its many benefits:

• Comfortable treatment
• Sessions are brief, just five minutes
• Treatment administered in office
• No post-treatment side effects or downtime
• Involves neither chemicals nor hormones

You typically receive a series of three short treatments over a period of several months, and it’s necessary to avoid sexual intervourse for a period of five days post-treatment. Other than that, there are no limitations on what you can do.

Vaginal atrophy has long plagued women, and we’re thrilled to offer a treatment that restores your comfort that allows you to enjoy sex again.

Call our office at 928-683-1668 to schedule an appointment and learn more about MonaLisa Touch to see if it’s right for you. You can also request an appointment with Dr. Hooker through our website.