Regenerative gynaecology
Regenerative gynaecology: which treatments it covers, who they can help with dryness, laxity or discomfort, and what to expect. With a prior medical assessment.
What regenerative gynaecology is
Regenerative gynaecology covers treatments aimed at improving the condition and function of genital tissue affected by menopause, childbirth or the passing of time: persistent dryness and discomfort, loss of elasticity, discomfort during sex, mild urine leaks.
These are very common problems, and very rarely talked about. And while not all of them have a «regenerative» solution, many do have treatment. Honesty is part of this clinic: not every technique works for everything, and not every patient is a candidate.
When to book an appointment
- Intimate dryness or discomfort that the usual treatments don't resolve.
- Discomfort or pain during sex after menopause or childbirth.
- Mild urine leaks with exertion: laughing, coughing, sport.
- You want to know, with medical judgement, whether these treatments could help you.
How we approach it
Always the same way: diagnosis first, treatment after. The assessment rules out causes that need a different approach and works out whether you're a candidate. If you are, you're told realistically what improvement to expect, over how many sessions and with what maintenance. If you're not, you're told that too, and offered whichever alternative does make sense for your case, from local hormonal treatment to pelvic floor physiotherapy.
Frequently asked questions
Do regenerative gynaecology treatments hurt? Do they require time off?
In general they are outpatient procedures, well tolerated and with hardly any interruption to your normal life. Each technique has its own particularities, which are explained in the prior assessment.
Are the results of regenerative gynaecology permanent?
No. They usually require several sessions and periodic maintenance, and the response varies from one patient to another. That is why we insist on a prior assessment and on realistic expectations before starting.
What do gynaecologists recommend for the menopause?
It depends on the symptoms: for vaginal dryness, moisturisers and local treatment; for hot flushes, hormone therapy is considered if there is no contraindication; and always, bone care, physical activity and control of cardiovascular risk. Regenerative treatments are an add-on, not the starting point.