Why are women afraid of vaginal rejuvenation?

Going through the menopause or pregnancy, some women may experience urinary incontinence, vaginal dryness, or feel pain during sex.

Although none of these conditions are life-threatening, they can affect a person's day-to-day activities and can even cause problems in relationships. These symptoms might also cause individuals to feel too embarrassed to seek medical help.

Research by the British Menopause Society (BMS, 2016) found that one in two women aged between 45 and 65 who were experiencing the menopause hadn't consulted a healthcare professional. Yet it is important that patients do not suffer in silence, or accept these issues as an inevitable part of getting older, as they are extremely common and can be very simple to treat. As healthcare professionals, it is important to remind patients that although this can be a very personal topic, healthcare professionals will have seen these symptoms many times before.

There are several ways to ease these issues, such as vaginal oestrogen and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). However, if for patients who do not want to take medication or undergo surgery, vaginal tightening laser treatment—which rejuvenates vaginal tissue by using a laser to stimulate collagen growth—can be an effective solution.