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[Jc2]

Just  wondering if anyone in the uk has had the Mona Lisa Touch therapy? I have read positive accounts of it being used to treat vaginal atrophy. I wondered if it might help with the recurrent Utis I get which I believe are the result of having VA.  Thanks.

[CLKD]

Why Mona Lisa  …….. are you able to tell us more about how it works?

[Taz2]

I've not heard of this before Jc2 but having looked at it online it seems to have had some good results. I don't pretend to understand how it works though!

CLKD - I would think it's called "Mona Lisa Touch" due to the secret smile it might bring to women's faces that they are no longer feeling so uncomfy due to VA 

Taz x

[CLKD]

 

Massage - can't one massage one's own vagina  ………. if that's what it takes to relieve VA 

If it ain't on the NHS 

[Taz2]

I think it's a laser treatment - not massage.

Taz x 

[CLKD]

'touch therapy' ?

[Taz2]

http://www.amandatozer.com/monalisa-touch-can-this-laser-restore-your-sex-life/

Taz x

[Hurdity]

It sounds a bit of a gimmick but as a physical procedure might work to a limited extent? However I bet it's expensive - so why not try the tested and proven method - ie local oestrogen - which is available at minimal cost on the NHS nad has no real adverse side effects?

JC2 - here is all the information:
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/vaginalsymptoms.php
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/dryness.php
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/local.php

Your GP should be able to prescribe you any of the treatments listed without having to go for the secret smile therapy  - and they definitely work!

Oo-er CLKD 

Hurdity x

[Taz2]

It looks as if JC2 has already been prescribed Vagifem (from past posts) but maybe it's not worked well enough?

Taz x

[Jc2]

Trust me, if vagifem had helped I wouldn't be asking about The Mona Lisa Therapy. Just exploring all avenues. Desperate times call for desperate measures.  Thanks very much ladies.

[Jenna]

Hi Jc2 - this was posted by member, nella, on January 28th this year:

"I also did 3 treatments of the Mona Lisa Touch laser therapy for vaginal atrophy, and I have to say, many symptoms (but not the feeling of having to urinate) went away."

Just thought you might find that interesting!

[Taz2]

Hi again JC2 - I'm just wondering whether your GP refused to give you full HRT due to your age? I'm 62 and am still on full HRT - took a bit of persuading though but this may be the way forward for you?

Taz x

[linz57]

I've been reading up on this laser treatment but I'm wondering how long the effects will last. Its a lot of money to spend if its still only a temporary solution.

[CLKD]

Maybe use the Vagifem every night? It's a low dose and many ladies find it useful every night?  Also making sure that 1 lays still after application is important 

[Jc2]

Thanks Jenna, that's helpful. I need to consult with a different go. I asked mine if I could use vagifem more than twice a week and she replied no as I'd need progesterone then. I told her I'd read conflicting advise on this forum but it didn't sway her, I bet they hate it when you know more than they do.

Do you really need to lie still after using vagifem for it to be effective?

I haven't discussed full hrt. I think I need a referral to a consultant if I can just get through the gp. It's the constant Utis that get me down.

Hmm, what to do?

Thanks again everyone.