Open AccessVaginal laser therapy for gynecologic conditions: re-examining the controversy and where do we go from here
Author(s) -
Ralph Zipper,
Georgine Lamvu
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of comparative effectiveness research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.567
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 2042-6313
pISSN - 2042-6305
DOI - 10.2217/cer-2021-0281
Subject(s) - medicine , urinary incontinence , vaginal atrophy , pelvic pain , laser therapy , ablative case , gynecology , general surgery , surgery , atrophy , laser , radiation therapy , physics , optics
Despite significant controversy, vaginal laser therapy continues to be used for treatment of many gynecologic and pelvic conditions including vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, urinary incontinence and pelvic pain. This commentary reviews the controversy surrounding vaginal laser therapy and summarizes the important distinction between ablative and non-ablative vaginal lasers. While much research is still needed, the article describes what is important for healthcare professionals to know before making the decision to integrate this technology into their clinical practice.