Journal of Women's Health Care
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Department of Anatomical Pathology, Anatomopathological Institute, San Juan de Dios Hospital, Cordoba, Spain

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• Research Article   
  360 Radiofrequency Technology for Treatment of Dyspareunia in Women with Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
  Author(s): Fernando M. Aznar Manas* and Jose Salas Molina
  
  Background and Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a focused, monopolar, 360° energy distribution radiofrequency (RF) device for non-invasive treatment of dyspareunia in menopausal women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Methods: Thirty-five postmenopausal women with severe dyspareunia and GSM, underwent three sessions of monopolar radiofrequency therapy delivered once a month. Participants were evaluated at baseline and 2 months after their last treatment. The primary outcome was determined by assessing the patient's satisfaction with sexual intercourse at the 2-month follow-up visit. Secondary outcomes included the Vaginal Maturation Index (VMI), Maturation Value (MV), Bachmann´s Vaginal Health Index (VHI), and vaginal pH measurement. Safety outcomes included monitoring any possible complications and adverse events, and patient.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0420.22.11.585

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