Urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence can be stress (stress), urgency, or mixed type and involves the loss of involuntary urine.

It usually occurs in women who have had multiple births or complicated births. Also it can happen by decreasing estrogen levels (menopause). And, currently, it is also observed in very athletic women (runners) with weak pelvic floor.

Urinary incontinence can affect women’s life quality.

laser genital incontinencia urinaria

How does genital laser work in the treatment of urinary incontinence?

The treatment of urinary incontinence with genital laser is performed with a fractional CO2 laser.

  • Fractional CO2 genital laser: it is a laser that has a specific vaginal hand piece and a program with parameters indicated for the treatment of urinary incontinence. The gynecological hand piece has a scanner inside the vaginal canal allowing the laser to act directly on the vaginal and / or urethral mucosa.

Genital CO2 laser

With this technology there is a contraction of the vaginal mucosa and / or the immediate urethra. Thanks to its biostimulation effect on the mucosa and the subepithelial chorion generates new collagen with a wall of the vagina and the more contracted urethra. Additionally, the mucosa has more layers of cells and with more glycogen in its interior, that is, a mucosa healthier and renewed.

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What is the protocol for the treatment of urinary incontinence with genital laser?

The treatment of urinary incontinence with genital laser is performed without anesthesia and without postoperative home care. Two-three sessions of genital laser or radiofrequency that last approximately 20 minutes, spaced 1 month. Depending on the patient’s need, 1 maintenance session per year can be considered.

 

What is needed before the treatment of urinary incontinence with genital laser?

Before undergoing treatment of urinary incontinence with genital laser, a visit with gynecological physical examination is recommended to assess the type and degree of urinary incontinence and a cervico-vaginal cytology.

 

What is needed after the treatment of urinary incontinence with genital laser?

  • The doctor should evaluate the treated area that may have a mild redness that is normal.
  • An aqueous lubricant can be applied.
  • Keep the area clean and wash it with warm water and a soft gel.
  • It is recommended to abstain from sexual intercourse for 7 days in the case of laser treatment.
  • It is recommended not to use tampons for 7 days.
  • 7 day review is recommended in some cases.