Votiva

FIRST, LET’S TALK ABOUT THESE IMPORTANT ISSUES

Urinary incontinence is the inability to hold urine and is of two types, stress incontinence which occurs when you laugh, cough or try to do certain physical activities.
Overactive bladder incontinence occurs when the bladder itself has spasms and urine loss occurs before you can engage the muscles to hold it. Votiva is the first FDA cleared, non surgical treatment for stress incontinence and may help some with controlling leakage related to overactive bladder as well.

Vaginal atrophy and laxity occur due simply to aging and certainly to childbearing. With child birth the muscles of the vagina and bladder may be stretched and with age the elasticity or stretchiness of those areas begins to decrease resulting in saggy skin. In addition the skin becomes thinner, dryer and more sensitive, especially in sensitive areas. This decreased sensitivity and dryness,as well as decreased response during sex and may make sexual activity painful. The votiva v is uniquely designed to address these issues

HOW DOES IT WORK

The Votiva v uses radio frequency delivered through a heating probe which is inserted into the vagina. Because it has a real time thermometer, the vaginal areas can be warmed to the precise therapeutic temperature required to stimulate collagen and elastic tissues to normalize and tighten up. It also stimulates the regrowth of the vagina mucosa, without the risk of injury or burn. This is what helps with vaginal dryness.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?

It is a very comfortable procedure lasting 10-20 minutes and requires no anesthetic. Usually between 3 and 5 sessions are required, but most women begin noticing a difference even with their first treatment. It is gentle enough you could have the procedure today and ‘do it tonight’.

IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?

Votiva treatment is effective for almost everyone with vaginal atrophy and laxity issues and provides an effective alternative for those not wanting to use hormone replacement therapy. It will help with mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence for most women. If you’re tired of crossing those legs and holding yourself every time you laugh, sneeze or try to do something physical, make an appointment today with us at A New Image Med Spa for a consult regarding claremore and pryor Vaginal Rejuvenation. We’re here to help, because we believe a healthy you is a more beautiful you.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE FOR THIS TREATMENT?

A pelvic exam is necessary to determine if treatment will be effective for you. This can be done by your doctor, Dr Korgan, or one of our female nurse practitioners. Ask your doctor about it. Because it is a new procedure, chances are he or she may not know about it. We will be glad to provide him or her with information to help determine if Votiva v is right for you. Be sure to ask at Claremore and Pryor vaginal Rejuvenation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Many women opt to couple the internal Votiva treatment with the external Fractora” v” which helps the tone and appearance of the labia and external genitals (see Fractora information). This is a virtual ‘no brainer’ compared to labiaplasty and vaginal reconstructive surgeries available involving anesthesia, cutting and downtime.

Bio-Identical hormone replacement may be an effective co-treatment to address urinary incontinence.

On the other hand if you’ve had breast cancer and cannot or do not wish to take or use hormones, this alone can be a incredible benefit for dryness and painful intercourse. It can be coupled with DHEA (Dihydro epiandrosterone) which is a precursor adrenal hormone which also helps with vaginal issues

Other treatment options for incontinence are Kegel exercises, targeted pelvic floor physical therapy, medications (which are not very effective and have side effects), and surgery. We can also help you explore these options if you desire.

Consultations are free, so make your appointment today.

IS THERE ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO TO SLOW THE AGING PROCESS IN GENERAL?

In a word, absolutely! The following lifestyle issues are the cornerstones can be more important than you might think for all areas of aging including hair, skin, joints, energy and vitality.

DIET is the single most important issue. And it is really pretty simple, just eat real food and ditch the junk food as well as most prepared and packaged food. Studies show that a Mediterranean type diet is the most protective for all health issues as well as anti aging. Eat a lot of brightly colored fruits and veggies and whole grains and when eating meat, choose organic, grass fed, grass finished products.

EXERCISE runs a close second as far as its protective value for aging. Walk daily with the goal of working up to 10,000 steps per day. Weight training should be done 2-3 times a week as well.

WATER is as important on the inside as on the outside. You should be drinking half your bodyweight in ounces every day.

TOXINS are everywhere and should be avoided as much as possible. Eat organic food as much as possible, use natural skin care and cleaning products always, install water filters in your home to avoid chlorine and fluoride in drinking water and showers. Stop smoking and limit alcohol use.

GET OUTSIDE as frequently as possible for exercise, fresh air and to get sunshine on your skin for vitamin D. Walking in nature is an excellent way to combat stress as well as get those steps in.

STRESS reduction is huge! Look it up, read about how stress is shortening our lives and then find your way of distressing your life as much as possible.

SLEEP cannot be overemphasized! It is vital for your health to get quality, regular rejuvenating sleep.

SUPPLEMENTS are also an important part of a good anti aging health plan. A short term regimen to address certain issues as well as a long term plan to support your body is important. You get what you pay for in supplements. Make sure that you have the highest quality functional medicine brand supplements.

Ask us for information about any of the above issues

If you have questions or want to know if Fractora is right for you please call us at 918-341-2000, or click on schedule and make an appointment. Claremore Pryor Vaginal Rejuvenation may just be your answer.