Kristie (Kris) Gast, MD

Great question! Let's make this simple and easy.  When your OB tells you it's OK to have intercourse you can start Thermiva.  

Keeping it simple...lasers burn and cause damage which then becomes scar tissue. The scar tissue will make the vagina tighter. ThermiVa uses heat which stimulates tissues.  This means tissues "rejuvenate".  The lining is thickened, moisture is improved, and sensitivity is increased.  As an added benefit stress incontinence can be improved or eliminated.  

The Emsella is a magnetic field that cause all your pelvic floor muscles to contract.  It's like a massive workout done twice a week for three weeks.  Depending on your overall health and nutritional status the muscle strength you get can last anywhere from 3 months to a 2 years.  It's like any work out ...if you stop, it will gradually go back to a weaker state.  To maximize the benefits my patients are instructed on the benefits of adding "clean" protein and collagen powder to their diets.  

 I can personally say  "Yes it does!"  I had the procedure myself done three years ago for  dryness and stress incontinence.  I'm still living WITHOUT these problems.  Of all the patients I've treated in the past 3 years, which is approaching 75, I've had only two return for a touch up. It not only improves dryness but it tightens the vagina as well.  I highly recommend doing Thermiva and Emsella to maximizes and maintain your pelvic health. 

ThermiVa will help with mild laxity...like with stress incontinence.  ThermiVa is also best for dryness and tightening.  The Emsella is the Gold Standard in pelvic floor laxity.