Microablative fractional radiofrequency for the genitourinary syndrome of menopause: protocol of randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Menopause is a physiological and progressive phenomenon secondary to decreased ovarian follicular reserve. These changes have consequences: vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, discomfort, burning and irritation, vulvovaginal pruritus, dysuria and increased frequency of genitourinary infections. The therapy more suitable for vaginal symptoms in postmenopause yet is the use of a topical hormone. However, the prescription of topical oestrogens should also be avoided in women with a history of breast cancer, oestrogen-sensitive tumours and thromboembolism, emphasising the necessity of alternative treatments. Recently, physical methods, such as laser and radiofrequency (RF), in their non-ablative, ablative and microablative forms have been used in the vaginal mucosa to promote ne

SUBMITTER: Sarmento ACA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8258553 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature