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Gynecological laser: a tool to be indicated, not sold as a miracle.

“Vaginal laser” covers different devices, protocols and aims. The useful question is not whether laser works in general, but whether it is appropriate for a specific problem and how it compares with alternatives.

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Gynecological laser equipment used in intimate health procedures
What to know

The information on this website is general and does not replace an individual consultation, diagnosis or medical recommendation.

01

What it is and why lasers are not all the same

Devices deliver controlled energy using different technologies and settings. CO₂, erbium and other systems are not interchangeable, and indication cannot be inferred from a brand name or advertisement alone.

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What should happen before a session

There should be a clinical assessment, a defined objective, discussion of alternatives, contraindications, expected discomfort, risks, aftercare and follow-up. Informed consent is a clear conversation, not an isolated signature.

03

What is known and what should not be promised

Evidence for several vaginal energy-based applications remains limited or uncertain. Recent guidelines do not support universal success percentages or presenting laser as an automatic substitute for established treatments.

Clinical transparency

This website does not publish cure guarantees or percentages intended to apply to every woman. Outcomes depend on indication, device, protocol and individual circumstances.

04

Comparison with alternatives is part of indication

Depending on the problem, pelvic-floor rehabilitation, bladder training, medical or local treatments and surgery may be available. Technology is reasonable when its added value is explained against those options.

05

Safety and follow-up

Safety depends on patient selection, equipment, settings, training and follow-up. Severe pain, significant bleeding, fever, abnormal discharge or worsening after a procedure require contact with the clinic.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is gynecological laser painless?
Sensation depends on the procedure, device, area and patient. Expected discomfort and comfort measures should be explained beforehand.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no universal number. It depends on the goal, protocol and response. A fixed package without prior assessment is not individualised indication.
Does it treat every type of incontinence?
No. Stress, urgency and mixed incontinence have different mechanisms. Evidence for laser in stress incontinence is uncertain and cannot be generalised.
Does it replace local oestrogen during menopause?
It should not be presented as an automatic substitute. The comparison depends on history, symptoms, contraindications and available evidence.
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