Monmouth's Ask the Doctor November-December 2018

QUESTION: How does The Mona Lisa Touch counteract vaginal dryness? V aginal dryness is extremely common during menopause. It’s just one of a collection of symptoms known as the the size of the vagina. The Mona Lisa Touch is a new therapy for the treatment of vaginal dryness that is non hormonal, non medication and non surgical using a gentle laser. Dr. Simigiannis is one of the leading gynecologists in the nation using this new procedure.

genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) that involves changes to the vulvovaginal area, as well as to the urethra and bladder. These changes can lead to vaginal dryness, pain with intercourse, urinary urgency, and sometimes more frequent bladder infections.

Dr. Helen Simigiannis, MD, FACOG

For more information feel free to contact: Dr. Helen Simigiannis, MD, FACOG Antheia Gynecology 375 US Highway 130, Suite 103 East Windsor, NJ 08520 Next to the Americana Diner 609.448.7800 www.antheiagyn.com

These body changes and symptoms are commonly associated with decreased estrogen. However, decreased estrogen is not the only cause of vaginal dryness. It is important to stop using soap and powder on the vulva, stop using fabric softeners and anticling products on your underwear, and avoid wearing panty liners and pads. Vaginal moisturizers and lubricants may help. Persistent vaginal dryness and painful intercourse should be evaluated by your healthcare provider. If it is determined to be a symptom of menopause, vaginal dryness can be treated with low-dose vaginal estrogen, or the oral selective estrogen-receptor modulator ospemifene can be used. The Mona Lisa Touch is a new therapy for the treatment of vaginal dryness that is non hormonal, non medication and non surgical that has been FDA-approved using a gentle laser. Regular sexual activity can help preserve vaginal function by increasing blood flow to the genital region and helping maintain

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Did you know the change in seasons can affect your mood? Now that the cold, darker, winter weather is upon us, you may be starting to feel different than you did during the summer months. The atmospheric pressure is changing and that can be a contributing factor to you experiencing headaches, sinus congestion, muscle aches and soreness, increased joint pain and stiffness and even trouble sleeping and concentrating. Over the next several months when there is less sun light, there is less vitamin D readily available for our bodies to absorb – this can contribute to a more sluggish feeling during the day and a less restful sleep at night. Chiropractic manipulation can help to keep your nervous and immune systems functioning the best they can, which can make a huge difference, especially during the change of seasons. If you find yourself or anyone you know beginning to suffer as we head into winter, please give me a call! REMEMBER - KEEP YOUR SPINE IN LINE AND YOU’LL BE FINE! IN GOOD HANDS CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, LLC • 609-924-9331 330 N. Harrison Street, Suite 6 • Princeton, NJ 08540

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