研究目的
To assess the effects of vaginal erbium laser treatment on the vaginal health and sexual function of postmenopausal women with a history of breast cancer.
研究成果
Vaginal erbium laser may represent a novel therapeutic option for improving vaginal health and sexual function in postmenopausal women with a history of breast cancer.
研究不足
The study lacks a control group, and it is impossible to guarantee that the women did not use any vaginal products during the study period. The follow-up period was short, only 30 days after the end of the final laser session.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
An open, prospective, therapeutic intervention study was conducted.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
24 postmenopausal women with a history of breast cancer and vaginal dryness, and/or dyspareunia, who had not used vaginal hormone therapy for at least 6 months.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
A 2,940-nm Erbium: YAG laser (Etherea-MX, Athena, Sa?o Carlos, Sa?o Paulo, Brazil), with 90o and 360o scanning scopes.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Vaginal erbium laser treatment was performed at three sessions with a 30-day interval between each session.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Sexual function was assessed before and 1 month after treatment using the Short Personal Experiences Questionnaire. Vaginal health was assessed before each laser session using the Vaginal Health Index Score.
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