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Upset and Disappointed. Fort Myers, FL
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I had to go off HRT due to breast ca, so naturally...
unhappy 65January 6, 2016
$1,800
I had to go off HRT due to breast ca, so naturally sex became a painful act. Read about the Mona Lisa, actually my doctors office called me to tell me about it. After serious thoughts I decided to go for it. Big mistake for me, it did absolutely nothing, worse than before tx. The doctor and staff were great, answering all my questions and I was very hopeful, but now four months after my last tx, I have the same problems that I had when I went there,only worse.
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unhappy 65January 26, 2016
Well, like I said, the doctor put me on a low dose of hormones, but whatever he did to me with that laser, I still don't feel like myself inside even with the hormones. He had wanted to do another treatment on me but at this point I am afraid and I don't think I'll ever be right inside again, unless the hormones take time to work since I have been without them for so long. So that's where we stand at this point.
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February 8, 2016
I have to say I have had two treatments and the first week to 10 days I had itching so severe I was perscribed lidocaine 2% and I used it round rhe clock but after the 7 to 10 day mark It stopped and I do noytice much improved lubrication. I am having to do dilator theraphy as i have vaginal atrophy so bad it has shrunk down to virgin size! Not what I want at 60 YO. I will have my last treatment ths month and expect gain to have the itching. At least now I do know it stops in time. I will stock up on vagisil and lidocaine. On the upside i can now be penetrated but not alot of movement is possible because of the pain. The tearing has stopped and I do have tons of self lubrication. Now if we can just get her opened? Keep ya posted. Give it time it is a pretty intense treatment. Look through the post of facial laser and you get the idea of what is going on down there after the laser! Good luck! Just my experience. Wish you the best!
April 17, 2016
I have given it almost a year and nothing has changed for the good.now I am itching constantly and sore inside. Hoping when this laser thing wears off, I'll feel normal again. I thought I was bad before I went, well, it was nothing compared to this. I was skeptical, I should have listened to my doubts.
April 14, 2016
April 18, 2016
This tx sounded heaven sent, but cases like yours are a little too common for comfort, no pun intended. Tending to think there needs to be more accurate advertising, particularly given the intense vulnerability of the area and hence the person, being treated. For me it's merely disappointing, but it makes me cross to think women who've been through breast cancer are being given perhaps more hope than they should. On not recovering internally, remember vaginas are built to withstand and recover from childbirth so they're tough as boots and self healing:) All the best to you, and so very sorry for what you've been through, Toni.
April 18, 2016
You are correct in what you are saying. It has been advertised as life changing and maybe for some women it is. My doctor even said the Mona Lisa was not for you. I go back tomorrow for my fourth visit. The itching is still there and the soreness inside during sex was not there prior to this procedure. I really don't think he knows what else to do for me. But at least he is trying and I am grateful for that. Some doctors would just push you aside after they got the money. Know what I'm talking about, was a nurse for thirty years.
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7 months post
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unhappy 65April 18, 2016
Well, I went for my 30 day follow today. Basically he said there's nothing else he can think of to help with the symptoms. He asked me if I wanted to try vaginal Premarin, he said some women get relief with that. I said sure, but I'm thinking I'm just going to have to wait til this procedure wears off. My last one was sept 1, so it should start wearing down soon I hope.
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April 30, 2016
I am 3 months out from first procedure....worst thing I ever did. I now have constant bladder pain, urinary frequency and having to see a urologist. I never had any urinary symptoms prior just painful intercourse. I, too am hoping it all wears off over time and I go back to where I was. Extremely dissatisfied!
April 30, 2016
Yes, and when I went to my Gyn for the complications thought he wasn't charging me until I got the eob from my insurance. Now I'm really upset. I didn't have these problems before this, now I gotta pay some more for what they caused. Haven't decided what to do about this, but I will come up with something. All of his attempts of reversing what that laser caused has done nothing, I have so many symptoms I never had before, and now I have the added expense trying all these different meds. So sorry I ever got involved.
April 30, 2016
How many treatments did you have? I truly feel my bladder and urethra were irritated and am so worn out by all antibiotics and urinary meds I keep getting. Please keep me updated with your progress. Has anything helped your symptoms?
May 1, 2016
I had all three, hoping it would get better each time, quite the contrary, it got worse each time. I wouldn't take antibiotics, I would take a good probiotic. You are actually making things worse with all the abx. Your are opened up for yeast infections. I know myself the incontinence got worse, of I squat down to do something it just comes right out. Let's see now, he's tried putting me back on HRT, vaginal Valium, he said I was having spasms, not. Now he's got me on the vaginal Premarin. Nothing's works, This reminds me of that vaginal mesh thing that went horribly wrong, and now everybody is suing. I have absolutely no faith in what the FDA approves, they're a joke. I feel this way, if this so life changing and approved by the FHA, why won't the insurance companies pay for it. I guess having been a nurse makes me even more skeptical.
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
Would appreciate some feedback, it's not like the procedure cost 500,
Like four times it.
Like four times it.
July 12, 2016
wow.. your replies have made me think twice about getting this done. There is only one thing worse than not being able to have sex because of pain and that would be what you are going through: you are actually conscious of your vagina, etc on a minute to minute basis.. I am so sorry. I can ignore what I have now.. but I agree that the possible chance of feeling like my insides are irritated is not worth the risk. Thank you for your post and please post a further update as it is July 12th and our last post was April 30, 2016.
August 7, 2016
My usual Gyno warned me this wouldn't work. I was so desperate for relief I talked myself into having this treatmetn, especially after reading comments on this site and a couple of study outcomes and that it was FDA approved. This has been a total waste of my time, my money, my emotional wellbeing has taken a huge hit. I feel like an idiot for buying into this treatment. I just wanted it to work. I just hope there is no permanent damage there. I will see the Gyno who performed the treatment then I will see my usual Gyno for her to see for herself if my vaginal atrophy has improved or not. I just feel so ripped off and stupid for having this treatment.
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