Vaginal dryness and incontinence are two common problems women experience. While the root causes differ, a new non-surgical procedure, ThermiVa®, safely and effectively treats both conditions in a simple in-office procedure.
What causes vaginal dryness?
Reduced estrogen production is the main cause of vaginal dryness. Estrogen is a female hormone that maintains normal vaginal lubrication, tissue elasticity and acidity. Estrogen levels can drop for a variety of reasons, including:
- Menopause
- Perimenopause (the transition time before menopause)
- Childbirth
- Breast-feeding
- Cancer treatments
- Smoking
- Use of allergy and cold medications
A common treatment for vaginal dryness is topical estrogen therapy to replace estrogen the body is no longer making. For women who are unable to use topical estrogen due to various medical concerns or conditions, ThermiVa® is an alternative treatment option.
What causes incontinence?
Urinary incontinence occurs more frequently in women due to the structure of the female urinary tract, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. Types of urinary incontinence include:
- Stress incontinence: Leaking that happens when too much stress is put on the bladder in instances such as coughing, laughing or sneezing.
- Urge incontinence: Also called “overactive bladder,” it is the sudden urge to go followed by an involuntary loss of urine.
- Overflow incontinence: Not being able to empty the bladder each time you go the bathroom and experiencing a frequent or constant dribble of urine.
Incontinence is not only embarrassing but can drastically affect your quality of life. ThermiVa® gives you the opportunity to improve your lifestyle.
What is ThermiVa®?
ThermiVa® is a revolutionary procedure that uses heat generated from radiofrequency to tighten vaginal tissues while increasing vaginal lubrication. There is no downtime to the procedure and patients can resume all activities (including vaginal intercourse) on the same day.
If you’re experiencing vaginal dryness or urinary incontinence, talk to your physician at Lake Norman OBGYN to inquire if ThermiVa® is a treatment option.
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