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Láser erbium vaginal como tratamiento del síndrome genitourinario de la menopausia: resultados preliminares / Erbium vaginal laser as a treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause: preliminary results
Levancini A, Marco; Gambacciani, Marco.
  • Levancini A, Marco; Hospital Universitario Santa Chiara. Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología. Pisa. IT
  • Gambacciani, Marco; Hospital Universitario Santa Chiara. Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología. Pisa. IT
Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol ; 80(2): 145-150, abr. 2015. ilus, graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-747536
RESUMEN
ANTECEDENTES El síndrome genitourinario de la menopausia (SGM) afecta hasta el 50% de las mujeres posmenopáusicas. Sus síntomas presentan un curso crónico y progresivo, pudiendo alterar significativamente la sexualidad y la calidad de vida.

OBJETIVO:

Evaluar efectividad a corto plazo y aceptabilidad del láser vaginal de Erbium en cristal de itrio-aluminio-granate (ErYAG) como una terapia fototérmica no invasiva, no ablativa para el manejo del SGM.

MÉTODO:

Estudio longitudinal prospectivo, realizado en 28 mujeres posmenopáusicas con SGM. Se aplica láser vaginal ErYAG en 3 sesiones cada 30 días. En todos los controles, se evalúa sequedad vaginal, dispareunia mediante escala visual analógica, y se registra el "vaginal health index score" (VHIS). Al final del tratamiento se evalúa la aceptabilidad del método.

RESULTADOS:

Se observa mejoría significativa de los síntomas (sequedad vaginal y dispareunia; p<0,01) durante todo el periodo de estudio y del VHIS (8,2 ± 1,3 previo al tratamiento vs. 19,2 ± 0,4 posterior al tratamiento; p<0,01). El 93,4% de las pacientes calificó el procedimiento como excelente o bueno.

CONCLUSIÓN:

Nuestro estudio piloto muestra que el tratamiento con láser ErYAG en mujeres posmenopáusicas con síntomas de SGM es eficaz, factible y seguro en el corto plazo. Se requieren datos a más largo plazo y de mayor tamaño muestral para confirmar nuestros resultados.
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) affects up to 50% of postmenopausal women. Symptoms are chronic and likely worsen over time. This complains may interfere with sexual function and quality of life.

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the short-term effectiveness and acceptability of Erbium in yttrium aluminum-garnet crystal Laser (ErYAG) as a non-invasive, non-ablative photothermal therapy for the treatment of GSM.

METHODS:

Prospective longitudinal study performed in 28 postmenopausal women suffering from GSM. All participants were treated intravaginally with ErYAG laser in 3 applications performed every 30 days. Symptoms (vaginal dryness and dyspareunia) were evaluated by a visual-analogic scale (VAS) and the vaginal health index score (VHIS). After therapy, the women were asked to evaluate the acceptability of the intervention.

RESULTS:

ErYAG laser treatment was effective to improve symptoms (vaginal dryness and dyspareunia; p<0.01) at all the study period, as well the VHIS (8.2 ± 1.3 at baseline vs. 19.2 ± 0.4 after treatment; p<0.01). Satisfaction with the procedure was reported as excellent or good by 93.4% of women.

CONCLUSION:

Our pilot study shows that the ErYAG treatment in postmenopausal women with GSM is effective, feasible, and safe. Further larger, long-term and controlled studies are required to confirm this data.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Vaginal Diseases / Menopause / Lasers, Solid-State Type of study: Observational study Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol Journal subject: Gynecology / Obstetrics Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Italy Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Universitario Santa Chiara/IT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Vaginal Diseases / Menopause / Lasers, Solid-State Type of study: Observational study Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol Journal subject: Gynecology / Obstetrics Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Italy Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Universitario Santa Chiara/IT