VAGINAL HEALTH & REJUVENATION

We now understand that the gut-microbiota brain axis, the gut-vaginal axis and the gut-vaginal-bladder axis are all connected and there is a complex interplay between all three systems, influenced by circulating hormones. Menopause and lack of or lower levels of hormones negatively influence the diversity of the vaginal microbiota, and this can cause a number of challenging side-effects including dryness, irritation and recurring UTI’s. 

There are multiple times in a woman’s life that changes can take place and these include: During and after menopause, after breast cancer treatment, after child birth, with long term-use of progesterone hormone only pills and with the use of GNRH analogues for fibroids or endometriosis.

We are now able to test vaginal health and a patient’s microbiome profile with a specialised swab that undergoes PCR testing (PCR involves using short synthetic DNA fragments called primers to select a segment of the genome to be amplified, and then multiple rounds of DNA synthesis to amplify that segment to provide accurate and reliable data), which in turn allows for a more personalised prescription of treatment.

To maintain vaginal health is not only important for our general health, but also important to maintain a healthy sex life. Vulvovaginal atrophy, dryness and irritation, pain during intercourse, pain when urinating and recurrent urinary tract infections can all be managed with the right supplementation and intervention. 

To treat vaginal dryness and irritation at Meyer we offer NewGyn and Desirial® both medically proven to support long-lasting improvement for these symptoms.

NewGYN

At Meyer Clinic we advocate NewGyn, a revolutionary treatment that contains Polynucleotides as well as hyaluronic acid offering a long-lasting, cutting-edge solution for regenerating the vulval area, improving tone and elasticity, tackling dryness and discomfort, boosting labia rejuvenation and even restoring vaginal health after childbirth. This simple, ‘lunchtime’ procedure has a treatment protocol of three sessions, about 2-3 weeks apart. 

DESIRIAL® and DESIRIAL® PLUS

Our resident Gynaecologist Ms Neelima Dixit offers DESIRIAL® an injectable hyaluronic acid treatment, specially created for the vaginal and vulval area which helps repair tissue, restore moisture and elasticity, making intimate moments feel good again. Ms Dixit also offers DESIRIAL® Plus.  Time, hormonal changes linked to the menopause, weight variations and pregnancy may all lead to a loss of shape in the labia majora. The labia majora can lose volume or become thinner (fat atrophy), affecting the appearance of the genital area. The labia majora can lose its protective role over the labia minora and the vaginal orifice, leading to vaginal dryness, sometimes creating a feeling of discomfort on a daily basis, irritation and burning, as well as sexual problems as intercourse becomes painful.

The main aim of injecting the labia majora is to increase the volume of this area to achieve a fuller, plumper appearance. Some people may consider this procedure to correct asymmetries or contour deficiency.  Procedures take around 20-40 minutes following consultation, and typically last up to 12 months.