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I have suffered from suffered from symptoms of vaginal atrophy for over 20 years. Sjogren's disease + perimenopause gave me a head-start on what are usually post-menopausal problems. Sexual activity has been excruciatingly painful with burning, tearing, and bleeding, to the point where my husband and I have gradually pretty much given up on intercourse especially over the past few
years. Since my hubby isn't a [RS bleep], having me tense up and bite my lip during sex hasn't been much of a turn-on for him. All in all pretty depressing. Since I've had a pulmonary embolism, I can no longer use any type of hormone therapy that has a systemic affect, leaving me with local hormone treatments (E-String and Estrace cream) as the only safer, and marginally helpful, alternatives. Super expensive for such little benefit. When I read research articles, as well as so many glowing testimonials of MonaLisa Touch on Realself, I immediately called the Kansas City doctor who seemed to have the most experience and most educational website. I went for my evaluation exam on Wednesday, and today, two days later I had my first treatment. Dr.Patrick Nosti and his staff are easy to talk to, informative, and competent. He confirmed that I had severe vaginal atrophy and a few lesions, probably due to my Sjogren's. Otherwise, no problems. I had read such a wide range of reactions to the procedure on line that I was a little apprehensive as I drove to my appointment early this morning. So please let me reassure you if you are wondering how you will feel during or after your first treatment. I can say honestly say that it was completely painless, perhaps due to the Lidocaine numbing cream applied before the procedure. They had warned me that I might feel discomfort as the laser moved closer to the outside of my body, but I didn't. Mild vibration for 5-10 minutes was the only sensation I felt. Five hours later, the Lidocaine has worn off but I still feel no pain. I had a little spotting and a felt little mild burning after I went to the bathroom, but so what? They had told me that urine on the treated area might sting and gave me a little tube of Aquaphor to coat the area after I pee and blot the area with a damp tissue. Works like a charm. Dr. Nosti gave me no restrictions on activities with the exception of no intercourse for 48 hours.
So I left my 8:00 appointment this morning and went straight on to my 9:30 yoga class with not a twinge of discomfort. Maybe I will wake up tomorrow morning with blazing bloomers but for now all is well. I am so hopeful (so is my husband!) that I can actually have a normal love-life again! I wasn't ready to call it quits. According to Dr. Nosti, I should not expect dramatic change until after the second treatment. Treatments are 6 weeks apart. The reviews others have posted have been so helpful to me, so please let me pass the encouragement on to you. If you have any questions about my experience or comments I'd be happy to answer them. I will return to post more as I (hopefully) progress and have more treatments.
years. Since my hubby isn't a [RS bleep], having me tense up and bite my lip during sex hasn't been much of a turn-on for him. All in all pretty depressing. Since I've had a pulmonary embolism, I can no longer use any type of hormone therapy that has a systemic affect, leaving me with local hormone treatments (E-String and Estrace cream) as the only safer, and marginally helpful, alternatives. Super expensive for such little benefit. When I read research articles, as well as so many glowing testimonials of MonaLisa Touch on Realself, I immediately called the Kansas City doctor who seemed to have the most experience and most educational website. I went for my evaluation exam on Wednesday, and today, two days later I had my first treatment. Dr.Patrick Nosti and his staff are easy to talk to, informative, and competent. He confirmed that I had severe vaginal atrophy and a few lesions, probably due to my Sjogren's. Otherwise, no problems. I had read such a wide range of reactions to the procedure on line that I was a little apprehensive as I drove to my appointment early this morning. So please let me reassure you if you are wondering how you will feel during or after your first treatment. I can say honestly say that it was completely painless, perhaps due to the Lidocaine numbing cream applied before the procedure. They had warned me that I might feel discomfort as the laser moved closer to the outside of my body, but I didn't. Mild vibration for 5-10 minutes was the only sensation I felt. Five hours later, the Lidocaine has worn off but I still feel no pain. I had a little spotting and a felt little mild burning after I went to the bathroom, but so what? They had told me that urine on the treated area might sting and gave me a little tube of Aquaphor to coat the area after I pee and blot the area with a damp tissue. Works like a charm. Dr. Nosti gave me no restrictions on activities with the exception of no intercourse for 48 hours.
So I left my 8:00 appointment this morning and went straight on to my 9:30 yoga class with not a twinge of discomfort. Maybe I will wake up tomorrow morning with blazing bloomers but for now all is well. I am so hopeful (so is my husband!) that I can actually have a normal love-life again! I wasn't ready to call it quits. According to Dr. Nosti, I should not expect dramatic change until after the second treatment. Treatments are 6 weeks apart. The reviews others have posted have been so helpful to me, so please let me pass the encouragement on to you. If you have any questions about my experience or comments I'd be happy to answer them. I will return to post more as I (hopefully) progress and have more treatments.
Provider Review
Board Certified Urogynecologist
10707 West 87th St., Overland Park, Kansas
Dr. Nosti and his staff are friendly, informative, competent, and easy to talk with. He was the first in the Kansas City area to use the MonaLisa Touch technology and has treated over 300 patients during the past year. The ratings below are based on only my first treatment.