Impact of Action II Petite Lady Laser Machine in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Sexual Dysfunction in Female

Abstract

Najwa Alfarra, Waleed Altaweel

Background and Aims: Urinary incontinence & sexual Dysfunction is very common among female. It causes social or hygienic problem. Urinary incontinence is the uncontrolled leakage of urine. This condition affects about a third of the female population and is more common in women than in men5. Recently the Action II Petite Lady laser has attracted attention for urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction as non-invasive way that is aimed at awakening a woman’s sensuality by tightening up their vaginal canal. The current study evaluated the clinical efficacy of the Action II Petite lady laser on the treatment of sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence in females.

Subjects and Methods: Thirty woman with Urinary incontinence & sexual Dysfunction, ages from 25 – 55 year were treated for four sessions two weeks apart between the first three sessions and one month apart between the third and fourth session with a 2940 nm Er: YAG via 90° and 360 scanning scopes. PFX2 assessments were performed at baseline, one –month post treatment and at 2 months’ post-treatment for vaginal muscle power. FSFI questionnaires were answered pre-post intervention, and bladder diaries were used. Subjective satisfaction was assessed about sexual satisfaction.

Results: All subjects successfully completed the study with no adverse events. Significant improvement in vaginal muscle power was seen in all subjects at 2 months’ post-procedure based on the PFX2 values, sexual satisfaction as assessed by the subjects themselves 57.7% very satisfied and 42.3% moderately satisfied. The comparison between the means of the considered parameters before and after the treatment showed a very significant difference in reducing the symptoms of stress incontinence.

Conclusions: Er: YAG laser treatment for urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction produced significant improvement. With multicast delivered in the multiple micro pulse modes via 90 and 360scanning scopes, nonsurgical Er: YAG laser treatment was pain-free, safe, side effect free, easily tolerated and effective.

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