Vaginal laxity and dryness.
Changes after childbirth or menopause that many women don't talk about. Here is why they happen and the non-surgical option our physician offers.
Common changes, rarely discussed.
Vaginal relaxation syndrome is laxity of the vaginal wall. It can reduce friction and sexual satisfaction for a woman and her partner. Vaginal atrophy is thinning of the vaginal wall, often after menopause, and comes with dryness.
Treatment is done with our physician, in private.
Why these changes happen.
The most common causes.
Childbirth
Most common
Vaginal delivery overstretches the vaginal wall, more so with each birth.
Menopause
Lower estrogen
Less estrogen thins the vaginal wall and reduces moisture.
Age
Collagen loss
Tissue loses collagen and elasticity over time.
Some treatments
Cancer care
Some cancer treatments lower estrogen and cause dryness.
Signs to notice.
Many women notice one or more of these.
Looser feeling
Laxity
Less sensation or a looser feeling during intimacy.
Dryness
Atrophy
Dryness, burning or discomfort, often after menopause.
Small leaks
Related concern
Leaks when you cough or laugh can come with laxity.
See the treatment →Talk to your doctor about any bleeding, pain or infection before treatment.
Which treatment fits.
Each treatment page explains how it works, what to expect and the research.
IntimaLase® Laser Vaginal Tightening
Fotona gynecology laser
Non-surgical Er:YAG laser to tighten the vaginal canal, with no incisions.
See the treatment →IncontiLase® Stress Urinary Incontinence Laser Treatment
Fotona gynecology laser
When laxity comes with bladder leaks.
See the treatment →Questions about laxity and dryness.
5 answers about the concern itself. For treatment questions, see the treatment pages above.
Common
Is this common?
Yes. Many women notice changes after childbirth or menopause.
Surgery
Do I need surgery?
Not always. IntimaLase is a non-surgical laser option with no incisions.
Privacy
Who does the treatment?
Our physician, in a private room.
Menopause
Can it help after menopause?
Laser is one option. Our physician reviews your history and other options at consultation.
Price
How much does treatment cost?
Women's health laser treatments range from $1,200 to $1,600 per treatment. Our physician confirms your price at consultation.
Talk to us in private.
Book a free consultation at 1086 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver, or start with a video, phone or photo review. Our physician reviews your concerns, answers your questions and gives you a clear plan and price. Vancouver Medi Spa opened in 2014 as the first Fotona laser clinic in Vancouver.
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