People who have had the Mona Lisa Procedure

I wil have my third one on July 5th. I am a widow so cannot comment on the sexual side of things. I went in because of Vaginal Atrophy causing much itching, dryness etc- plain uncomfortable. I had used vagifem for 10 months with no change. So far so good according to my NP and the Dr who does the procedure. They both see big improvements. I also still use the Vagifem . They both think of Mona Lisa as something that will enhance the use of Vagifem and  think that I may still need it. Just depends on the person. My vaginal problems were worse because of Chemo and use of the anti-estrogens after that. Right now it is hard for me to tell more than that as I developed Pudenal Neuralgia which also causes itching and burning. Double whammy.

I understand exactly what you're saying I'm 46 and only had sex 3 times in 2yrs with my spouse. The mona lisa helped to a point but I have to go back to find a solution to help it work better. Hope you get better. Keep me posted if you go in b4 I do. Thanks in advance

Kit, sorry to hear it hasn't been a success. Most of the reports have been very positive. Did the doctor give you any indication why it hasn't worked?

I can't tolerate a pelvic exam or pap either. I think a lot of us have that problem.

 

Well, my mona lisa doctor has been very helpful and offered the 3 followup treatments free of charge. So that has been great. He says there has been improvement in what he sees with the tissue and I have no doubt that the tissue quality has improved. I am definitely not as dry however my problem has been there has been no improvement in the elasticity of the vaginal tissue so it feels like trying to insert a red hot poker when I have tried intercourse. He does not know why I have not had any improvement in that area. So, I guess I am just going to the one of the ones that the treatment is not so successful on. I am happy I tried it though just don't think I will do it anymore. But I am definitely going back in August to see what the next step I could try. And let me clarify on the speculum....my doctor got it inserted with not much pain, but when she twisted it to open it that is when the pain became unbearable. So my doctor said she thought it seemed like I was having a spasm and said maybe I need something to help me relax. But she didn't offer me any valium or anything, so I don't know about that, ha ha! I will mention it to my mona lisa doctor though and see what he thinks. I think I would be ok if I kept up with the premarin cream or something like that, but I am wary of the side effects and don't like the way it is reported that they treat the horses. Also, I have read reports that one should not be on HRT for more than 4 or 5 years, so what do ya do? I saw on one website it mentioned the use of vaginal dilators and maybe that would help, but who has time for that I am thinking? What to do, what to do.....thanks for your support!

I am glad the mona lisa has helped you! I am definitely not as dry as I was, but the vaginal elasticity has not improved. You can read my further comments to Beverly52803.....thanks for the kind words and good luck to you too!

Hi Jean.....I am not familiar with vagifem so I will check it out. I definitely am not as dry as I was and so that has improved. But the pain when attempting intercourse is not tolerable. I am hoping to find something I can use that will help with that! Good luck with your 3rd treatment!

kit, I wonder if the vagina shrunk too much with the atrophy (and in my case non-use). Doctor's have been suggesting that might happen for years, but I didn't think I should start having sex for that reason, primarily because I have not met anyone for some time that appealed to me enough to "go there" so to speak. I'm sure I wouldn't get very far with a dilator either. No motivation and I'm sure it is very uncomfortable.

Doctors have prescribed hormone cream, but I'm not all that interested in that. So the years go by and I just don't think much about it. Reading the serious problems women on this site have described has me rethinking the cream however.

Hi Beverly: Yes I am wondering about that too. I think if I had continued using the premarin cream, along with the mona lisa, I wouldn't be having as much trouble. But I guess I was really optimistic about the mona lisa, plus not wanting to continue using the cream. So since I did not have intercourse in all that time, like they say, use it or lose it.....And after my pap the other day, I am definitely not looking forward to the next use of a speculum. So, I am hoping when I go back to my doctor in August, he can suggest something, though I honestly don't know what. Oh well...

Hi ! This is a reply to your inquiry about vaginal dilators .Im  a 52 year old who has suffered from this condition for over ten years following chemo and radiation for anal cancer that also put me straight into menopause . I was prescribed the dilators by my oncologist . My opinion of the medical dilators is that no one with an actual vagina, much less an atrophied one ,has ever tested these !! They are hard plastic and EXTREMELY uncomfortable !! I gave them a valiant try but found it too painful. I would RECCOMEND going on the Internet to find a vibrating massager that is rubber . I found ones that came with sleeves in different sizes you can use as you make progress. Believe me ,this is a MUCH better option ! And in my personal experience the vibration helps relax the vagina and made it MUCH more pleasurable . It became something to enjoy rather than a chore . Hope you find this helpful !

HI Mindy! Thanks so much for taking time to reply! And thanks for the info on the vaginal dilators. don't think I will try them based on your recommendation. I'll see what the doctor says also. I will google the vibrating rubber massagers too. Thanks for the info! 

do you think the monal lisa caused the pudenal neuralgia?

No !!! I had it before I had the Mona Lia treatments. If anything the vaginal atrophy irritated the pudenal nerve. As the atrophy got better I had less neuragia and now I am much much better. Google pudenal nerve for details. One branch goes right into the vagina,  Otherwise there was no reason for me to have developed that.

okay thanks. I read somewhere on here that someone thought the mona lisa caused it. She said she had nothing but painful sex before her mona lisa. I wonder who that was?

Hi Donna

how was your appointment today concerning the Mona Lisa Touch?

your thoughts?

wendy

It went pretty well. I liked the doctor and nurse, they answered every question I had and the consult was free ! Four treatment package is $1800. She siad not everyone gets the fourth treatment but it is included. The only worrisome part is they have only treated 10 patients that have completed the treatments. The yearly treatment is $750 

They spent an Hour and a half with me so I was impressed. Not sure I'm going to do it now but I am sure I'm going to become a gyn patient of theirs.What do you think ? I'd feel better if they had some more experience.

They did say the increased yeast infections are because of the yuvafem. They said they would put me on three to five days of diflican before the mona lisa to make sure I didn't have one.

More information than I have had since this all started and more kindness