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38 Years Old, 3 Vaginal Deliveries, Feel I've Wasted Money (And Hope) - Crowley, LA
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I SEEM TO BE THE ONLY ONE THAT IS COMPLETELY...
WifeMom38January 26, 2016
$3,000
I SEEM TO BE THE ONLY ONE THAT IS COMPLETELY DISPLEASED WITH THERMIVA.
I am 38 years old and a mother of 3. I have experienced some vaginal laxity since the birth of my first child when I was 20 years old. I had to have an episiotomy in order to deliver him vaginally. No matter how many kegels I tried I could just never seem to regain tone or strength. It didn't bother me too much until after the birth of my third child, at which point it became difficult to climax due to lack of friction. Even though sex was pleasurable, I became increasingly self-conscience of how I felt to my spouse (even though he never outright complained he made small comments at times which I took personal).
I began really desiring to have vaginal rejuvenation surgery, but was scared by how invasive it was, along with the recovery and cost. While researching I came across an article about Thermiva. Wow!! I was so excited and relieved that there was something to address this issue without having to have surgery. I did more research and read all the reviews I could find. It seemed that it was really benefiting most women. As a matter of fact, I couldn't find any reviews from actual patients that were not pleased with their treatment. So I found a dr that offered Thermiva and went for my consultation.
After the consultation I was certain it would work well for me too. I did not tell my husband I was going to do this, mainly because I didn't want him to know this issue had been causing me to feel less sexual than normal, but also because I wanted an honest assessment. I figured if he didn't know beforehand, I could see if he had any reaction if it felt any differently. So anyway, I paid $3000 for a series of 3 treatments. The procedure/treatment took maybe 35 minutes and it was very tolerable. I did have some slight discomfort once the "wand" moved internally, but that may have just been me. As soon as the treatment is finished, you are free to have sex.... so I was looking forward to making in home to my husband. However, I didn't notice any difference between the first and second treatment. And I'm judging by his lack of reaction, he didn't either. But I knew I was still scheduled for the second treatment so I remained optimistic. Yet nothing even after the second treatment. Nothing. At. All.
It is time for my third treatment and I honestly could care less if I go or not. However I will go because I've already paid for it. And maybe, just maybe, there will be some results after the third treatment. But unless it is significant, I continue to say this was a huge waste of money for me. I am back to considering the vaginal rejuvenation surgery that I should have put my money towards in the first place. I would've been healed within a few weeks anyway. And here I am 3 months out from my first Thermiva treatment, minus my $3,000, and I have no change.
I'm sorry to sound so negative for those of you who are feeling encouraged by this treatment. But if I had read more reviews like mine, I would not have had this treatment. I would like to know if I am the only one that has had this experience, or lack thereof, because all I keep seeing are great reviews. I'm starting to wonder if these aren't Drs or assistants that are posting these reviews?!
I am 38 years old and a mother of 3. I have experienced some vaginal laxity since the birth of my first child when I was 20 years old. I had to have an episiotomy in order to deliver him vaginally. No matter how many kegels I tried I could just never seem to regain tone or strength. It didn't bother me too much until after the birth of my third child, at which point it became difficult to climax due to lack of friction. Even though sex was pleasurable, I became increasingly self-conscience of how I felt to my spouse (even though he never outright complained he made small comments at times which I took personal).
I began really desiring to have vaginal rejuvenation surgery, but was scared by how invasive it was, along with the recovery and cost. While researching I came across an article about Thermiva. Wow!! I was so excited and relieved that there was something to address this issue without having to have surgery. I did more research and read all the reviews I could find. It seemed that it was really benefiting most women. As a matter of fact, I couldn't find any reviews from actual patients that were not pleased with their treatment. So I found a dr that offered Thermiva and went for my consultation.
After the consultation I was certain it would work well for me too. I did not tell my husband I was going to do this, mainly because I didn't want him to know this issue had been causing me to feel less sexual than normal, but also because I wanted an honest assessment. I figured if he didn't know beforehand, I could see if he had any reaction if it felt any differently. So anyway, I paid $3000 for a series of 3 treatments. The procedure/treatment took maybe 35 minutes and it was very tolerable. I did have some slight discomfort once the "wand" moved internally, but that may have just been me. As soon as the treatment is finished, you are free to have sex.... so I was looking forward to making in home to my husband. However, I didn't notice any difference between the first and second treatment. And I'm judging by his lack of reaction, he didn't either. But I knew I was still scheduled for the second treatment so I remained optimistic. Yet nothing even after the second treatment. Nothing. At. All.
It is time for my third treatment and I honestly could care less if I go or not. However I will go because I've already paid for it. And maybe, just maybe, there will be some results after the third treatment. But unless it is significant, I continue to say this was a huge waste of money for me. I am back to considering the vaginal rejuvenation surgery that I should have put my money towards in the first place. I would've been healed within a few weeks anyway. And here I am 3 months out from my first Thermiva treatment, minus my $3,000, and I have no change.
I'm sorry to sound so negative for those of you who are feeling encouraged by this treatment. But if I had read more reviews like mine, I would not have had this treatment. I would like to know if I am the only one that has had this experience, or lack thereof, because all I keep seeing are great reviews. I'm starting to wonder if these aren't Drs or assistants that are posting these reviews?!
Replies (23)
February 2, 2016
I'm so sorry that your results have not been as amazing, boarding on miraculous as mine. My expectations were only a fraction of what benefits I have reaped from these treatments. I am 61y/o and menopausal for the last 2 decades, I hadn't had intercourse for almost 2.5 yrs prior--due to severe vaginal pain, dryness, tearing and bleeding after intercourse--all this affected my libido, very negatively. Although looseness wasn't my primary problem, I'm here as a real , live patient, to tell you these treatments have, radically, changed my life and intimacy with my husband. You can read all my very detailed frank responses in RealSelf: canag54. Please have a frank discussion with your gyn, to see if he can help you work out your specific problems
February 13, 2016
Well I paid $10,000 for vaginal rejuvenation from a surgeon who was voted best in this procedure by his peers. I'm only 3 weeks post op but I really feel I probably wasted my money too as I barely see a difference in the size of my vaginal opening. And let me just tell you the pain is nothing short of torturous! I told my physician I wanted to be as tight as I was as a virgin. Right now I'm expecting it to be as tight as it was before my third child. God I hope I'm wrong but I will keep you updated so you won't waste your money again. I'm not supposed to even try sex until week 8 but another lady on here had to wait 3 months due to the pain of healing. I'll keep you updated if you like.
May 2, 2016
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back. But I'm wondering how you're doing now that it's been a few months. Would you mind giving an update?
March 14, 2016
I've had two ThermiVa procedures -- After the first, we had great sex. After the second, it's been painful, dry sex. I know it doesn't make sense; however, it is what it is.
May 2, 2016
I became drier than normal after the second treatment as well. But it subsided after a week or so. Hope yours has too. Have you had your third treatment get?
May 2, 2016
Thank you so much for your honest review. I know it's not always easy to be the one that speaks up when you don't have something glowing to say. I'm so sorry that you didn't get better results. I'm so curious what happens after the 3rd session. Can you post an update? I'm thinking of getting this done, so your review was very helpful!
May 2, 2016
I posted an update beneath my original. Feel free to ask any questions you like, nothing is too personal, I don't mind sharing my experience
May 2, 2016
Sorry about that... I didn't see you last post.
Maybe it was that she didn't have enough training. Did you speak to a manager at the facility? I'm curious what they had to say.
Maybe it was that she didn't have enough training. Did you speak to a manager at the facility? I'm curious what they had to say.
First you're correct, I couldn't find anything on the FDA website regarding Thermiva. I'm not sure if you were saying the FDA doesn't mention "vaginal rejuvenation" in its literature or if you meant the company itself. Because if you go to the Thermiva website they absolutely do mention vaginal rejuvenation in their literature in more than a few places. It states "Thermiva, a non-surgical, in-office vaginal rejuvenation treatment that uses heat to stimulate a tightening of the vaginal muscles". And then again states "an in-office, non-surgical procedure for labia and vaginally tightening" and "It is a patent pending, vaginal tightening procedure without surgery, Thermiva uses heat to tighten skin". I understand the marketing, as this website states it as: "Thermiva is a non-surgical vaginal tightening treatment for women who want to reclaim what childbirth or aging may have taken away". I just don't agree that it is being left to the dr to make that inference.
I just don't want a bunch of women running out and spending $3000 on this treatment to find it didn't do anything at all for them. If anything I got an outrageously expensive, heated massage to tell my girlfriends about. I feel bad to say that otherwise it didn't help me in the least. I would've loved to be part of the "98% worth it" rating that is on here.