ThermiVa

How long after pregnancy do I need to wait before having ThermiVa treatment?

For a normal, uneventful vaginal delivery, the recommendation is 6 weeks. At this point, any vaginal repair has healed and tissues will respond to ThermiVa treatment.

What age range can you treat?

Women who are 18 years and older can receive ThermiVa in Denver. Your treatment is customized based on your specific needs, and is effective for both pre and postmenopausal women.

I have an IUD (intrauterine device) for contraception. Can I have ThermiVa treatments?

Yes, IUDs are perfectly fine because they are placed in the uterine cavity, away from the vaginal cavity where treatment is performed. The uterine wall is thick enough to be a barrier to radiofrequency energy and will not affect the IUD.

Do I need a recent pap smear?

It is recommended that women have a recent physical and normal pap smear within the last 2 years.

Who can suffer from vaginal laxity?

Vaginal laxity is very common after pregnancy with a vaginal delivery. It can also be the result of aging, weight gain or loss, hormones, or any activity that would cause the vagina to stretch beyond its normal capacity.

Am I a good candidate for ThermiVa?

You may be a good candidate for ThermiVa if you have any of the following:

• Vaginal laxity and a loose or rubbing feeling
• Unhappy with the appearance of the labia majora, especially while wearing bathing suits, athletic attire, leggings, jeans, etc.
• Sexual dysfunction or orgasmic issues
• Difficulty retaining tampons or pelvic prolapse, such as fallen bladder or fallen rectum
• Urinary leakage, including stress urinary incontinence from coughing, sneezing, or exercising.
• Dryness of the vagina or labia (also called atrophic vaginitis) due to the effects of menopause

Can I have ThermiVa treatment if I am on hormone replacement therapy?

Yes, you do not need to stop, change, or alter the way you are taking your hormone replacement therapy when receiving ThermiVa treatments. If using vaginal estrogens, it is recommended to apply them after treatment.

Can ThermiVa help with orgasmic dysfunction?

Yes, ThermiVa can improve sensitivity in all patients, including women on hormones or birth control pills. Orgasmic dysfunction is also called anorgasmia and can result in taking too long to achieve orgasms. ThermiVa can help reduce the time to reach orgasm by one third to one half. Women who have normal orgasms when treated with ThermiVa continue to have normal orgasms, but can experience stronger and more coordinated muscular contractions.

Will there be any changes in my menstrual cycle after having ThermiVa treatment?

Most women will not have a change in their cycle and should see the same schedule, length, and flow as before treatment. Mild to moderate spotting can occur after treatment (similar to what you may experience after a pap smear.)