60 YO and Not Ready to Shut Down the Factory Just Yet. East Texas, PA
I am beginning the journey to find a solution to...
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Good luck

Tomorrow is the big day.
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The big day!
The process:
I arrived a few minutes early. The Dr was on time. The assistant took a full and detailed medical history and made sure I was informed and calm. They were very detailed with the history. I felt well cared for during the entire process. The Dr came in and went over the history, explained in detail the procedure and how she came about obtaining the laser and the training she received to safely use the machine. An anesthetic was generously slathered on my private part. Inside and out! I waited 10 minutes for it to numb the area. She came back with an assistant and we all put on protective eyewear and masks. There were 2 laser head probes used and a vacuum system to insure particles and odors were removed as the laser did it's work. There was no pain. Mild tiny zaps were felt but not enough to say it was painful or even uncomfortable. The laser makes a noise but not too loud. It was easy to carry on a conversation as the procedure was performed. The laser part was less than 10 minutes in total. Including the laser head change time. I came away with detailed instructions, 2 ice packs and some cream for protecting the area. I received instructions to abstain from relations for 48 hours. So I will have to wait to see if there has been any improvement. I was reminded no change my be realized after just one treatment. There are two more to go. I am sore down there. Not pain but a raw feeling which I expected. The laser process is the same that is used to remove wrinkles and resurface a face. So if you have seen those pictures you will understand raw. However I did take a mirror and check down under and it is red but does not look raw. Heck it might always be red. I don't look at her too often. So who knows!
Summary- I felt well informed and cared for. I like the Dr. very much. They gave me all the information I needed. She allowed photo's of the laser, the heads and a photo of herself. I will keep you updated in as detailed a report as possible as I walk this journey. I am excited because this may restore sexual function. There are so many of us suffering from this condition and many can't take hormones for health or persinal reasons. In fact Cancer pt. are discouraged and prohibited from taking hormones. How sad for them that they have to suffer. Well perhaps no more. If this works it is safe for everyone. Requires no drugs, just three treatments 6 weeks apart. In my opinion we need to start discussing this topic and take the stigma away from expressing this very unfortunate side effect of aging in women. We all hear about dryness with menopause but how many of us really knew what this meant. I for one had no idea the severity of this condition. It is painful and makes sexual relations impossible. Tissues tear and there is bleeding. That is just the cold hard facts of menopause. It should be named menofinshed! But let's hope this is going to be a solution for us. It you are suffering the symptoms check out the Mona Lisa Touch. 50 % of menopausal women suffer from painful intercourse. Lets hope this new and safer method works for us!
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Wonderful update! I love the photos and I'm so glad to hear everything went so well for you. Thank you for sharing such an important message, it's true—so many women suffer in silence and we shouldn't be afraid to talk about it. By you paying forward and sharing your story, you are inspiring countless other women to reach out for help and to know they have options that work.
South jersey and the cost is much higher 2400


Hi Doak, good luck on your treatments - here is some information you may find helpful: MonaLisa Touch 101
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Welcome to the community, I really enjoyed reading your story and look forward to following your journey. You seem to have a wonderful sense of humor, and I love how open and honest you are about the onset menopause. I chuckled when you mention asking your mom if they still get it on...ok, actually I laughed really hard - that was hilarious!
No worries about the photos, you can however just take a photo of the machine, doctors office and share if you wish.
I look forward to your updates...keep 'em coming!
Be well you are doing a great job and are appreciated!
MaryAnn
Thank you MaryAnn!