How diVa Supports Comfort & Confidence After Menopause

What problems might a woman experience before, during, and after menopause?

Some of the most common physical changes that women notice in perimenopause and menopause are vaginal dryness, vaginal laxity, urinary incontinence, discomfort during intercourse, and thinning vaginal tissue. Some women may only experience one or two symptoms, whereas others will experience all of them. Regardless of the number of symptoms a female experiences, these symptoms can still drastically affect the day-to-day activities a woman can do.

Why do menopause related changes happen?

Women are born with a finite number of follicles, which means as women age, the follicles and the hormones the follicles produce start to decrease. Menopause related changes happen due to the natural decline of hormone production in the body. There are external factors that can speed up this decline, such as birth control and chemotherapy. However, every female body produces fewer hormones over time. This decline commonly starts in the late 30s, but some women may not experience symptoms until their mid to late 40s.

What is diVa?

diVa is a hybrid fractional laser that can be used to treat perimenopause and menopausal symptoms. DiVa gently resurfaces the top layer of vaginal tissue, allowing fresh, healthy vaginal skin cells to reach the surface. These healthier cells are more vibrant, youthful, and offer more lubrication to the vagina. If a woman experienced an episiotomy, diVa can also help this scar tissue repair in a healthier way. DiVa is truly a universal treatment in that each woman will experience improvement in their own personal way.

What improvement can a woman notice after having diVa done?

Some symptoms that women report the most improvement in are vaginal dryness and discomfort. These symptoms go hand in hand for most women, so if they improve in one, they’ll improve in the other. By simply having more lubrication, women will be more comfortable throughout the day and during intercourse. In addition, woman will experience more control or even complete relief over their urinary incontinence. Women report they used to run to the bathroom before diVa and don’t have to do that after diVa!

What downtime is involved in diVa?

Downtime after diVa is typically only 3 days. During this period, women need to refrain from inserting anything into the vagina, engaging in intercourse, and submerging in bodies of water such as bathtubs, hot tubs, and pools. Women may have light spotting during this time period as the vaginal tissue heals. There may also be a slight sensation of warmth or even slight irritation during this period of healing.

How often does diVa need to be done?

It is best to start with a series of 3 diVa treatments spaced out. Yearly maintenance treatments are recommended, but some women may need maintenance treatments every 9 months. At Atalo, we often have patients who will pair their diVa treatment with PRP injections to further improve their results. Due to the restrictions of not submerging into a body of water, it may be best to do diVa treatments in the fall, winter, and spring.

Conclusion

Laser vaginal therapy is a wonderful option for women looking to be proactive about their vaginal health or women looking to treat current symptoms. At Atalo, we are proud to offer diVa as it’s such an incredible treatment for women who may be struggling with their symptoms. It is important to note again that women should not have to struggle with these symptoms in silence. Oftentimes, women going through menopause are blown off by providers with statements like “It’s just a part of life” or “It’s normal to be experiencing this”. The reality is, regardless of whether menopausal symptoms are a part of life, that doesn’t mean these symptoms have to be dealt with and not addressed.