So, as you may have seen from my other posts, I am a breast cancer survivor. I am finally going through menopause, which has been a big non-event for me, except for recurrent UTIs and noticing more dryness, and getting up every night at around 2:30 am to urinate. I did not know UTIs were a part of menopause. I never got them before, and now, I was having 4 or 5 in one year. Then I would promptly get a yeast infection. Ugh.
So, I went to the gyno because I thought there was a sore or tear. I could not have sex. It was painful to the point of crying. That is NOT normal. I saw a different gyno that day, because mine was out of town. The woman unceremoniously exclaimed that I had an "old vagina," that I was menopausal (huh? I was still having menstrual cycles), and I should use hormone cream. I was mortified by the old vagina comment. I reminded her I was being treated for breast cancer and did not think I could have it. She told me to talk to my breast doc and get it cleared.
Long story short, my breast doc prescribed the cream, stating I had no breast tissue, so it was okay. It worked, but it curtailed certain activities, I'd forget which day I used it, and I gained 5 pounds. What? It said side effects could be weight loss. Not me. Right before breast cancer, I lost 35 pounds, and I did not want them back. So, my use of the cream was sporadic, and only when intercourse became painful.
Then, I saw the info about the Mona Lisa Touch, and heard how great it worked. Some of the docs at the office used it and were raving about it. No hormones? Natural rejuvenation? This sounded perfect for me, and they were running Christmas special of $400 off. Unfortunately, insurance does not cover it. I hope this changes. My husband and I were so excited that we plunked down half of the fee and set the appointment immediately.
The treatment consists of 3 sessions, about 5 minutes long, and then one touch up yearly. I had my first on 1/20/2016. It was painless for me. There is a lot of vibrating. For the vulva, they did give me numbing cream. It worked great. I did not have itching like the other women. If the vaginal atrophy is further along, there would be more discomfort with the first session.
It has been 3 days, so far, and here is what I have noticed. I am already experiencing and increase in vaginal lubrication. I did not have any issues with urinary incontinence, but my urine stream is stronger? Also, I have slept better the last few nights. I am not sure if that is a random event, or a part of this.
I will update as things progress, and with each treatment.
So, I went to the gyno because I thought there was a sore or tear. I could not have sex. It was painful to the point of crying. That is NOT normal. I saw a different gyno that day, because mine was out of town. The woman unceremoniously exclaimed that I had an "old vagina," that I was menopausal (huh? I was still having menstrual cycles), and I should use hormone cream. I was mortified by the old vagina comment. I reminded her I was being treated for breast cancer and did not think I could have it. She told me to talk to my breast doc and get it cleared.
Long story short, my breast doc prescribed the cream, stating I had no breast tissue, so it was okay. It worked, but it curtailed certain activities, I'd forget which day I used it, and I gained 5 pounds. What? It said side effects could be weight loss. Not me. Right before breast cancer, I lost 35 pounds, and I did not want them back. So, my use of the cream was sporadic, and only when intercourse became painful.
Then, I saw the info about the Mona Lisa Touch, and heard how great it worked. Some of the docs at the office used it and were raving about it. No hormones? Natural rejuvenation? This sounded perfect for me, and they were running Christmas special of $400 off. Unfortunately, insurance does not cover it. I hope this changes. My husband and I were so excited that we plunked down half of the fee and set the appointment immediately.
The treatment consists of 3 sessions, about 5 minutes long, and then one touch up yearly. I had my first on 1/20/2016. It was painless for me. There is a lot of vibrating. For the vulva, they did give me numbing cream. It worked great. I did not have itching like the other women. If the vaginal atrophy is further along, there would be more discomfort with the first session.
It has been 3 days, so far, and here is what I have noticed. I am already experiencing and increase in vaginal lubrication. I did not have any issues with urinary incontinence, but my urine stream is stronger? Also, I have slept better the last few nights. I am not sure if that is a random event, or a part of this.
I will update as things progress, and with each treatment.
