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Shanthala Shivananjappa, MD
Physician, Board Certified in Anesthesiology
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I am a 60 year old woman who was diagnosed about...

I am a 60 year old woman who was diagnosed about 15 years ago with Lichen Sclerosus. I also suffered a significant infection and menopause. I was told by my gynecologist there was little that could be done, and treated for a time with cortisone. Over the years, my labia atrophied and i was always uncomfortable, itchy, and very very dry. Without the protection of the labia, all my "lady parts" constantly were rubbing on my clothing, which just made things worse. I am very active, and I run, do yoga and pilates and bootcamp - I have not been able to do any of these without significant lubrication before any activities, and bike riding has been out for the past few years. I cannot say more emphatically how even the first treatment has changed my life!!! With the CORE2 INTIMA and PRP, I have started to experience a normal amount of vaginal moisture, I am not itching, moving is comfortable. The PRP has really changed the structure of my labia, I finally feel like a normal woman, with labia and the kind of "padding" I should have. I had a second treatment in July and I could not be happier. I have my life back, I don't spend time and energy thinking about how I'll be able to lubricate, or peel of clothes that are stuck in some very dry and sensitive areas. That was my life, and COR2E INTIMA and PRP has changed it. Lichen Sclerosus is horrible. If you have it, you need to check this out. I did my research and thought this could help - I was desperate. I has helped beyond my greatest expectation! It should be covered by insurance - I have had may UTIs and vaginal infections because of the lack of moisture and the changes in structure of the physical structure. My quality of life and my condition is so much better now, I can't recommend this highly enough - check it out!Dr. Shanthala is amazing! She is so knowledgeable, and also has such a calm reassuring manner that I felt understood and cared about.

Shanthala Shivananjappa, MD
Shanthala Shivananjappa, MD
23 Aug 2017

I want to thank you for giving me an opportunity to help you and also for sharing your experience about Lichen Sclerosis and the results from CO2RE INTIMA and the PRP injection. Kind Regards Dr. Shanthala


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Physician, Board Certified in Anesthesiology
194 Newbury St., Peabody, Massachusetts
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Dr. Shanthala at Shanthala MD in Peabody performed my procedures. She took the time to listen to my problem, to understand what I wanted to achieve through the treatment, and helped me understand how it could help. She explained everything before she did it, she took time to be sure I was comfortable, she is a true professional. Her offices are a perfect reflection of this personality - relaxing, comfortable and efficient. I would recommend Dr. Shantala for any procedure she provides, by especially the CO2RE Intima - this is a very personal treatment, and you need to trust the person you are working with - you can't do better that Dr. Shantala

Shanthala Shivananjappa, MD
Shanthala Shivananjappa, MD
23 Aug 2017

I want to thank you for giving me an opportunity to help you and also for sharing your experience about Lichen Sclerosis and the results from CO2RE INTIMA and the PRP injection. Kind Regards Dr. Shanthala