Effects of a new mixed laser wavelength 10600 + 1540 nm on the
genitourinary syndrome in postmenopausal women: a single-blind
randomized parallel controlled trial
Abstract
Objectives. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a mixed wavelength
laser 10600 and 1540 nm using low-power 5 W CO2, on the vaginal
maturation value (VMV) and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).
Design. randomized single-blind sham-controlled trial. Setting. Hospital
Universitari Sant Joan de Reus, Spain. Population. 31 postmenopausal
women with GSM symptoms and VMV <50%. Methods. Patients were
randomized to laser or sham intervention, consisting of monthly laser or
sham treatments for three consecutive months. Evaluations were at
baseline, 3- and 9-months post-intervention. Main outcome measures. The
primary outcome was the effect on VMV; secondary outcomes were vaginal
pH, and visual analogue scale (VAS) for GSM symptoms at 3 and 9 months.
Also, adverse events were evaluated. Results: 27 patients completed the
study, 14 were randomly assigned to the laser arm and 13 to the sham
arm. At 3 months, VMV increased significantly in the laser group (44.5%
± 4.4) compared to sham group (27.7% ± 6.3) (P = 0.033), at 9 months,
VMV in the laser group was similar to baseline values and VAS scores for
GSM decreased for dyspareunia in the laser group compared to the sham
group (P = 0.049). Vaginal pH remained unchanged. Treatment was well
tolerated with adverse effects equivalent to the sham group.
Conclusions: At the first 3 months, mixed laser wavelengths 10600 + 1540
nm increased VMV and at 9 months, dyspareunia was reduced. Laser
treatment was safe and well tolerated with adverse effects similar to
the sham group. ClinicalTrialRegistry NCT039565