EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CO2 LASER THERAPY COMBINED WITH COLLAGEN CREAM IN MANAGING VULVO-VAGINAL ATROPHY: A RANDOMIZED, CONTROLLED STUDY ON SYMPTOM RELIEF AND MICROBIOME MODULATION
Medicina
New evidence in the non-hormonal treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA)
A randomized study of 60 postmenopausal women shows that the combination of CO₂ laser and collagen cream is more effective than laser alone in reducing dryness, burning, and dyspareunia.
Significant clinical improvement
Favorable trend in the vaginal microbiome
Fewer local side effects
A promising strategy for women who cannot or do not want hormonal therapies.