How Can MonaLisa Touch Restore Intimacy After Menopause?

Published December 20, 2023 by

You had probably heard about all the effects of menopause, or the change of life. You know, the hot flashes, mood changes, and those pesky night sweats. Let’s not forget about the inevitable weight gain many women experience. What they don’t tell you about is how menopause changes your sex life. What was once a time of pleasure and one you looked forward to suddenly becomes one of pain and frustration. How can Mona Lisa restore intimacy after menopause? Keep reading to discover.

ilder couple holding hands and dancing in the living room How Does Menopause Affect Sexual Function?

During and after menopause there is a drop off in estrogen production. This one hormonal change leads to many issues in sexual function. There is a decline in libido, orgasms, and intercourse becomes less frequent. There is less desire for sex with the decline in estrogen.

The lining of the vagina becomes thin and the top layer is basically gone. This leads to no lubrication and no elasticity. The vagina has less secretion causing painful intercourse, and altered nerves after menopause can delay orgasm with a loss of clitoral sensation.

What Is MonaLisa Touch?

MonaLisa Touch is a non-surgical in-office procedure using CO2 laser technology. Perfectly Female Women’s Health Care gently inserts the laser into the vagina which makes microscopic nicks or minor wounds in the vaginal tissue. The body’s wound healing process takes over to encourage increased collagen and new blood vessels to develop.

There is no pain and no needed anesthetic other than an anesthetic gel.

How Long Does MonaLisa Touch Take?

The procedure lasts five minutes, and three appointments over 12 weeks is recommended for best results.

Many women feel improvements even after one treatment. The outer vulva and vaginal opening are also treated.

How Does MonaLisa Touch Restore Libido?

MonaLisa Touch works by increasing blood flow to the genital area.

The desired result is to stimulate moisture levels in the vagina and increase orgasmic function.

Is MonaLisa Touch Right for You?

If you are frustrated with dryness and painful intercourse, this procedure may be right for you.

MonaLisa Touch may be right for you, if you have:

  • a tightening of the vaginal canal
  • a lack of vaginal moisture
  • vaginal itching or discomfort
  • pain during intercourse
  • pain or burning during urination

Other women can find relief if they are cancer survivors, have had chemo, had their ovaries removed, or had hormonal treatments for breast cancer.

Do you want to feel like your vital self again? Find out if MonaLisa Touch is the right choice for you during a consultation with Perfectly Female Women’s Health Care in Reston, VA.

Contact Perfectly Female Women’s Health Care at (703) 796-0200 to discuss your individual menopause symptoms, and find out if the Mona Lisa procedure can restore sexual function for you.

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