Hospital da Luz Lisboa has available new gynecological treatments using radiofrequency technology, photobiomodulation and electrostimulation . Performed by specialized clinical professionals, these procedures are particularly indicated for the treatment of pathologies affecting many women, namely urinary incontinence, vaginal laxity, genitourinary syndrome of menopause or vulvar vaginal atrophy. Prescription is written after a Gynecology consultation with a specialist that evaluates the suitability and possible benefits of the treatments in question, namely vaginal radiofrequency (internal or external), photobiomodulation and vaginal electrostimulation. Radiofrequency (internal or external) and clinical indications: Radiofrequency is a technology that transforms electromagnetic waves into heat. Applied to the medical field, it acts on the skin or mucosa by emitting high-frequency radio waves that interact with the tissues to generate a thermal change. This use represents a proven and consolidated modality for an increased firmness of tissues. Vaginal radiofrequency treatments (internal or external) are simple procedures, lasting between 10 to 20 minutes, performed by gynecologists. They are indicated in the treatment of situations such as: Mild stress urinary incontinence (involuntary urine loss during physical exertion, namely coughing, sneezing, weightlifting, and jumping); Vaginal and vulvar laxity (sensation of laxity in the vulva or vagina happening with age and after pregnancy and delivery); Vulvar vaginal atrophy (due to estrogen deficiency occurring in menopause or in long periods of menstruation absence, as in breastfeeding, causing dryness and decreased thickness of the vaginal mucosa conditioning discomfort / irritation and pain during intercourse); Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia), after deep endometriosis surgery. Photobiomodulation / vaginal electrostimulation and clinical indications: Photobiomodulation / vaginal electrostimulation is an innovative technology based on the emission of light pulses, in specific wavelengths, naturally stimulating cellular renewal and other biological reactions of the body for therapeutic purposes, such as neuromuscular stimulation. The procedures are also relatively simple, lasting for 10 to 30 minutes. They are indicated in the treatment of situations such as: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause or vulvar vaginal atrophy (due to the estrogen deficiency that occurs in menopause, being characterized by dryness and decreased thickness of the vaginal mucosa, causing discomfort, irritation, pain during intercourse, increased incidence of urinary infections and/or urinary incontinence); Stress urinary incontinence (due to laxity of the vaginal mucosa and muscle hypotonia of the pelvic floor) or urgency urinary incontinence (intense and uncontrollable need to urinate, with involuntary more or less intensive leakage of urine); Vulvodynia (pain in the vulvar region with sensation of burning and irritation); Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (pelvic pain / perineal pain that may irradiate to the lumbar region, sacrum and coccyx region, external genitalia, groins, sacral suprapubic region, and upper tights); Recurrent vaginal infection, inflammation, or postsurgical lesions ; Dyspareunia after deep endometriosis surgery. In either case, a previous evaluation by a specialized gynecologist is always required. Schedule your appointments on MY LUZ app or MY LUZ web version .
