Womens Sexual Health
At Holos Medical Spa in Waco, TX, we specialize in womens sexual health through advanced laser treatments and a variety of innovative therapies. Our expert team is dedicated to enhancing your comfort and confidence, utilizing state-of-the-art technology tailored to meet your individual needs.
Accupulse - CO2 laser
Vaginal rejuvenation using the AcuPulse CO2 laser, particularly with the FemTouch probe, aims to address vaginal laxity, dryness, and other issues by stimulating collagen production and encouraging new tissue growth. This non-surgical procedure can improve vaginal health and function, potentially enhancing sexual satisfaction.
- How it works:
- The laser delivers controlled energy to the vaginal tissues, stimulating collagen production and remodeling the tissue.
- What it can address:
- Vaginal rejuvenation with AcuPulse CO2 can help with:
- Vaginal laxity (looseness)
- Vaginal dryness and atrophy (thinning of vaginal tissues)
- Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Enhancing sexual satisfaction
Peptides
PT 141 Peptide also known as bremelanotide, is a synthetic peptide that is used to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women.
Mechanism of Action:
PT-141 works by activating melanocortin receptors in the brain, which leads to the release of hormones that promote sexual arousal.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment designed to alleviate symptoms linked to decreasing levels of estrogen and progesterone, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Its main purpose is to address issues such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness, as well as to provide protection against osteoporosis.
Key Types of HRT
HRT is tailored to each individual based on their medical history and whether they have a uterus:
1. Systemic Estrogen-Alone: This option is ideal for women who have undergone a hysterectomy. It is available in various forms, including pills, skin patches, gels, sprays, or vaginal rings.
2. Combination Therapy (Estrogen + Progestogen): Recommended for women who still have a uterus, this therapy includes progestogen to safeguard the uterine lining against cancer.
3. Progestogen-Alone: This treatment is primarily used within specific combination therapies.
4. Topical/Vaginal Low-Dose Estrogen: These are creams, tablets, or rings applied directly to the vaginal area. They are particularly effective for those experiencing vaginal discomfort or dryness, as they involve lower levels of hormones entering the bloodstream.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy for the vagina, also known as acoustic wave therapy or FemiWave, is a non-invasive treatment conducted in-office utilizing low-intensity sound waves. This therapy seeks to enhance sexual function, alleviate pelvic pain, and increase natural lubrication by promoting blood flow and tissue repair.
How It Works
The procedure employs a handheld device that delivers acoustic waves to specific areas, including the vulva, clitoris, labia, and vaginal canal. The acoustic waves activate the body's innate cellular restoration processes:
- Increased Blood Flow: Stimulates angiogenesis, which creates new blood vessels, enhancing sensitivity and arousal.
- Tissue Regeneration: Encourages the release of growth factors that help heal and rejuvenate damaged or aging tissues.
- Muscle Relaxation: Assists in balancing the pelvic floor by relaxing overly tight muscles.
Conditions Treated
Vaginal shockwave therapy can address a variety of physical and sexual health issues, including:
- Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia): Reduces inflammation and pain in the vulvar tissues.
- Sexual Dysfunction: Facilitates clitoral engorgement, making it easier to achieve orgasms.
- Vaginal Atrophy/Dryness: Increases natural lubrication by restoring a healthier vaginal lining.
- Urinary Incontinence: Enhances the function and strength of the urethra and the surrounding bladder muscles.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) - O-Shot
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection into the vulva and vagina is a regenerative, non-surgical treatment that utilizes a sample of the patient's own blood. This blood is processed to isolate growth factors, which are then injected into the vulvar or clitoral tissue. The procedure aims to stimulate cellular repair, enhance collagen production, and increase blood flow.
Clinical Indications
- Lichen Sclerosus: This procedure is frequently employed to treat this chronic inflammatory skin condition, providing relief from itching, restoring tissue thickness, and improving elasticity.
- Sexual Dysfunction: PRP can be injected into the G-spot or clitoris, a treatment often referred to as the O-Shot®, which is designed to enhance arousal, sensitivity, and lubrication.
- Vaginal Atrophy: The injections can rejuvenate thinning tissue commonly experienced after menopause.
- Urinary Incontinence:PRP may help strengthen pelvic floor support and reduce instances of stress incontinence.
- Labial Volume and Hydration: By injecting into the labia majora, the treatment can restore lost volume and enhance skin hydration.
Pelvic Floor Chair
Pelvic floor chair therapy, often using the Emsella chair, is a non-invasive treatment for urinary incontinence and pelvic floor weakness that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology (HIFEM) to stimulate powerful muscle contractions, equivalent to thousands of Kegel exercises in a single session.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
How it Works:
- HIFEM Technology:
- The Emsella chair utilizes HIFEM technology to generate electromagnetic waves that induce deep contractions in the pelvic floor muscles.
- Intense Contractions:
- These contractions are designed to be stronger and more numerous than those achieved through traditional Kegel exercises.
- Non-Invasive and Painless:
- The treatment is non-invasive, meaning it doesn't require surgery or needles, and is generally considered painless.