Laser Therapy in Gynecology in Switzerland
Laser therapy is a treatment method based on the use of light wave radiation to affect tissues, which stimulates the synthesis of bioactive substances in them and, as a consequence, reparative (restorative) processes. The following effects of light with a certain wavelength have been established:
- Local blood circulation is enhanced, which improves oxygen access to tissues;
- Metabolic processes in tissues are stimulated;
- Self-healing of tissues is triggered;
- Cellular immunity is improved;
- The action of medicinal drugs in the treatment zone is enhanced (this allows their dosage to be reduced without loss of efficacy).
- At the same time, laser exposure destroys microorganisms in the treatment zone, i.e. there is no risk of infection.
- The method is non-invasive: there is no damage to the integrity of tissues, however, precisely dosed powerful laser radiation allows removing small neoplasms (papillomas, condylomas), scars, and pigment spots. Therefore, depending on the power of exposure, laser treatment is sometimes divided into laser therapy and laser surgery.
Due to its safety, gentle and at the same time highly effective action, laser therapy in gynecology has become widely used.
In Switzerland, laser therapy is widely used in gynecology for the treatment of such diseases as:
- Adenomyosis is a condition in which the endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. Laser therapy can be used to treat adenomyosis, shrinking the uterus and reducing pain.
- Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, grows outside the uterus. Laser therapy can be used to treat endometriosis by removing excess endometrial tissue.
- Vulvar and vaginal atrophy is a condition in which the tissues of the vulva and vagina become thin and weak. Laser therapy can be used to treat vulvar and vaginal atrophy, restoring tissue elasticity and moisture.
- Vulvodynia is a chronic pain in the vulva that is not caused by any other medical condition. Laser therapy can be used to treat vulvodynia by reducing pain and inflammation.
- Cervical erosion is a condition in which the cells lining the cervix become thin and inflamed. Laser therapy can be used to treat cervical erosion by removing damaged cells.
How laser procedures are performed in Switzerland
Gynecological laser procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. This means that the patient comes for the treatment procedure and then goes home on the same day. The body is not exposed to any medication or other stress, so there is no need for hospitalization.
A session of intravaginal laser therapy is carried out as follows: the patient is placed on a gynecological chair, the doctor sets the desired parameters, introduces the tip with a laser into the vagina and affects the tissues with light pulses. The duration of the session - from 5 to 30 minutes. After the procedure is completed, the device is turned off, the tip is removed, the patient remains under the supervision of the doctor for a short time or immediately leaves. In advance, the doctor arranges with her the time of the next procedure or control examination. Usually, laser therapy is applied in a course, the minimum is 2 procedures.
Within several days after laser treatment (from 3 to 7), it is recommended to refrain from sexual activity, physical exertion and thermal procedures. If the doctor expects that the patient may experience discomfort and mild pain within 1-2 days after the treatment, he/she may prescribe an anesthetic, but, as a rule, there is no need for it.
Another variant of laser treatment is used in gynecology - extravaginal: exposure to the projection of the uterus and appendages through the anterior abdominal wall. It is used for some gynecological diseases, for example, chronic salpingoophoritis. A combination of intra- and extra-vaginal laser therapy is also used.
It is worth noting that among the many gynecological procedures, laser therapy has the most positive reviews. Not a single case of any side effect, complication or other undesirable effect has been registered.
Laser therapy in gynecology in Switzerland is performed by experienced gynecologists with a worldwide reputation, such as Professor Ossy R. Kehly. The procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis, and the patient can return home on the same day. CorSwiss offers high-quality treatment of gynecological diseases in leading private Swiss clinics. We are official partners of such clinics as Bethanien Private Clinic, Clinique de Genolier, Obach (Privatklinik Obach)Advantages of laser therapy in gynecology
Advantages of Laser Therapy in Gynecology
Laser therapy has several advantages over other methods of treating gynecological diseases. These advantages include:
- Non-invasive procedure: Laser therapy does not require incisions or sutures, making it safer and more comfortable for patients.
- Quick recovery period: Patients can return to normal life within a few days after laser therapy.
- High level of efficiency: Laser therapy is effective in treating gynecological diseases in most cases.
- No risk of infection
- Painlessness: Laser therapy is a painless procedure.
- Prolongation of remission: Laser treatment of chronic diseases prolongs the remission period by at least 50%.
- Reduction of drug load on the body: Laser therapy helps to reduce the amount of medication needed to treat gynecological diseases.
- No side effects: Laser therapy has no side effects.
- Fast therapeutic effect: The therapeutic effect is noticeable after the first procedure.
- Long-lasting therapeutic effect: The therapeutic effect lasts for a long time.
- Indications for laser therapy
Laser treatment is practically painless, so no anesthetic injections or general anesthesia are required. "Practically" means that sometimes there are unpleasant sensations in the place of exposure in the form of tingling or slight burning. The problem is solved by topical application of anesthetic gels, ointments or aerosols.
Laser therapy in gynecology is used for the following indications
- Chronic inflammatory diseases: colpitis, cervicitis, salpingoophoritis, endometritis, bacterial vaginosis;
- Papillomas, condylomas of the external genitalia
- Polyps of the cervix and endometrium
- Cervical erosion
- Menstrual disorders (dysmenorrhea, algomenorrhea, amenorrhea)
- Adnexal adhesions
- Habitual miscarriage, infertility - as part of a comprehensive therapy.
In addition, Swiss clinics offer laser vaginal and vulvar rejuvenation, which is indicated for
- Vaginal (vulvovaginal) atrophy
- Mild stress urinary incontinence caused by vulvovaginal atrophy, childbirth trauma or stress.
- Laser rejuvenation of the genital tract is also performed for aesthetic purposes: to eliminate laxity of the labia, increase the sensitivity of the vulva and vagina to improve the quality of sexual life.
Contraindications
Despite its gentle effect and safety, laser gynecology has a list of contraindications:
- Acute inflammatory diseases (ARVI, bronchitis, etc.)
- Any conditions accompanied by fever
- Severe endometriosis
- Myoma
- Fibrocystic mastopathy
- Oncological diseases
- Severe forms of endocrine pathology (diabetes mellitus)
- Any diseases in the stage of decompensation.