Navigating menopause isn’t always easy. Symptoms can come and go, or might remain present for years at a time. MonaLisa Touch® is a wonderful option that can address numerous sexual health issues that can arise during menopause, but many women are unsure if they can pursue this treatment path in addition to hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
The team at Cary Laser, Aesthetics, and Center for Hair Restoration, led by Vijaya Polavaram, MD, is happy to provide some more information about your menopause treatment options. If you reside in or around Cary, North Carolina, we would love to sit down with you and discuss ways to make you more comfortable during this time of transition.
Just as no two women are ever exactly alike, your experience with menopause will also be unique, and shaped by a number of factors. For some women, the transition out of childbearing years brings only minor shifts. You might experience more frequent headaches or notice you’re putting on weight without changing your daily habits.
For other women, menopause is far more challenging. Some women encounter a mix of hot flashes, brain fog, night sweats, mood swings, and more. Your sexual health can also change during menopause. As your body produces less estrogen, changes like vaginal dryness, reduced sex drive, and discomfort during sex can happen.
Fortunately, there have never been more outstanding treatment paths for women who experience troublesome menopause symptoms. You have choices, and we’re honored to partner with you to find your best solution.
If your menopause journey includes shifts in vaginal health, MonaLisa Touch might be a good fit for your needs. This treatment uses carefully controlled laser energy to transform targeted vaginal tissues. Treatments can change both your inner vaginal tissues as well as external tissues like your labia.
Treatments are performed as you recline on a comfortable treatment table or chair. Dr. Polavaram inserts a thoughtfully designed treatment wand into your vagina. The wand emits fractional energy that triggers your body to create new collagen and other tissues. This remodeled tissue both tightens your vaginal walls and restores natural lubrication.
Both of these changes can enhance sexual enjoyment for both you and your partner. Some women even notice improvements in bladder control after MonaLisa Touch. Treatments are safe and effective, and don’t require much in the way of downtime or recovery.
If your menopause symptoms also include things like hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, disrupted sleep, headaches, and weight gain, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) offers a path toward relief. There are many different ways to receive supplemental hormones, including pills, creams, patches, vaginal rings, and subdermal pellets.
HRT is a highly personalized treatment path. It can take time to find the delivery method and dosage that works for your body, and your treatment plan may need to be adjusted over time. But for many women, HRT is a game-changing intervention during menopause.
Because MonaLisa Touch is a light-based therapy that does not involve any form of hormonal manipulation, it aligns well with HRT. You can absolutely pursue both treatment avenues without fear of harm. Simply let all of your health practitioners know about all of your treatments, including any medications or supplements you take.
When you’re ready to explore MonaLisa Touch in greater detail, feel free to contact us at 919-296-1280 to schedule a visit. We also offer a simple online booking option, which you can access through Cary Laser Aesthetics.
