I had my first Mona Lisa treatment today. I posted several weeks ago that I would tell how it went. There have been a few others who posted their experience with this procedure, but their comments were buried in other discussions and harder to find. I thought this new discussion would make it much easier for those who are still deciding whether to have the procedure or not.
I had this procedure today March 18. It was very easy. All I felt was a little vibration. I also had one area on the inner labia done. It was a soit that always seemed irritated. The Dr. numbed the area with Lidocaine which she said might burn and it did to a moderate degree. Now that it has worn off I only feel a little minor vaginal burning. I had worse with the atrophy itself. My next appointment is in 7 weeks as this was the earliest available with this Dr. She said she thought I would be pleased with the results. 50% of her patients feel improvement after one treatment and 95% feel improvement after the second. Time will tell. No restriction on activity except sex for three days and also I should wait to use any vagifem for three days.
Hi jean. I have had two treatments. One more in a few weeks. I must say that this has changed my life… I have had no bladder infections for over two months which is unusual for me. No itching, burning or pain in the VJ area
Am so hopeful it continues. I do put some Premarin on outside tissue occasionally. Would recommend it to anyone suffering from atrophy. Personally I am not sexually active so can't comment on that issue
I get lots of yeast infections. The Dr. said it would probably help reduce those also.
I am not using the HRT treatment internally anymore. I was getting yeast infections from HRT
I cannot use HRT due ti my breast cancer but in order to keep the atrophy from being totally unbearable, I need to use the Vagifem 4x a week rather than two times and also need estriol oil on the outside. I hope to be able to eventually reduce the amount or discontiune them.
This is great news! Am so happy you women have decided to be pioneers! As this news spreads I think a lot of lives will be changed. I have been out of the loop for many months because of computer complications. (Somehow this site got blocked). Anyway, I have been putting my eggs in the Mona Lisa basket since I first checked it out online. My symptoms have not worsened in terms of discomfort despite not using hormone cream that the doctor prescribed. Have made no attempt at having sex; would be impossible as exams are. But I do hope to discuss the procedure with my doctor when I return home.
I'm assuming that you are all in America?? I have been told this is not available on the NHS and most do seem unaware of it. I can't afford to go privately I don't think. Can someone give me some more information about this please.
Catrin
I am in the US. There are lots of private clinics sand some large teaching hospitals that offer it. However it is not yet covered by insurance or medicare here so we have to pay for it ourselves. I have heard of prices that range from $500 to $1000 per treatment and you normally get 3.
Not covered in the US I paid 2500 for 3 treatments.total. treatment was originated in Italy but my doc said it would be years before it is covered. It's a shame because women are suffering and this is a viable cure.
Hi Jean. I would be careful with the dose of Vagifem you have been given as this sounds like you are being overdosed, especially with your breast cancer issue.Vagifem IS HRT and there is proof that it does enter the bloodsream, which differ to the info docors are telling patients.
My oncologist said it was ok. The regular dose of Vagifem ( 2x) a week does nothing. I may as well not use it and then I am totally miserable and cannot walk or even sit with comfort. This is one reason I went for the Mona Lisa. The Dr. that did it thought I would be able to reduce the amount at some point in the treatment. Kind of caught between a rock and hard place before I found out about the Mona Lisa.
I know. No options. So grateful Mona Lisa is working. Changed my life
I am, but as has been mentioned it isn't covered by insurance. Will be sure to keep enough in savings if I need to get it. Would do anything to correct the problem if I had it as severly as some do. I'm not a borrower, but I would borrow if needed to improve my quality of life. Life is too short and I am too old. The testimonials of those who have gotten it are enough to convince me. But that's me and this is obviously something people have to decide for themselves.
Women all over the world should be lobbying for it to be covered by insurance. If Viagra and sex change operations are, why not this?
So glad to hear all went well with your treatment. It's such a big help to learn of everyone's experiences with the Mona Lisa. My GYN is presenting a seminar at the end of this month to discuss it with the community. I'll be anxious to see how big a turnout she gets. She has only had her laser for a few months, so I've been waiting for her to get her technique perfected😉!! We need to get the conversations going about this, since so many woman have no idea that an alternative treatment even exists.
It doesn't actually exist in the UK as far as I can ascertain. Neither my GP or consultant had ever heard of it. Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to afford it even if I could find a private provider. 😕
Looking at the summary can I ask what a Mona Lisa treatment is?
Just looked it up. No need to reply
Here is an update on the Mona Lisa procedure I had on March 18. I had to pay a visit to my NP due to a yeast infection anyway, she took a look and said that when I first saw her about Dec. 5 of last year or 4 months ago, she said she would have rated my atrophy at severe or 9 -10 with ten being the worst. Today just over two weeks after the Mona LIsa she said she could see alot of healing going on and while it was still there she would rate is at a 5 or 6 !! That is much improved. I can't feel anything different yet.
I have been dealing with these recurrent yeast infections so have not felt much improved though. Once we get these under control I should be able to tell the difference I hope. At least I can say there is improvement !! I can't feel any difference yet but this tough infection is probably the reason. Anyway , Mona Lisa is working!
Hi. Are you still using vagifem because for me it causes yeast infections. Any kind of HRT does and vagifem is an HRT. I stopped using everything after my two Mona Lisa treatments one more this Thursday. It has been the only thing that worked and I wish it was available to all the women suffering with atrophy.