FAQs for *Votiva* – A Non-Invasive Tissue Remodeling System for Women
FAQs for Votiva by InMode Q: Why is my vagina dry and painful during intercourse? A: The main reason for vaginal dryness lies in a lack or reduction in estrogen. Estrogen is the hormone which stimulates vaginal tissues to thicken, and to secrete fluids to moisten the lining of the vagina. In menopause, estrogen levels drop dramatically, […]
Prostate Cancer Patient Experiences Zero Side Effects with HIFU Treatment
Diagnosis: Prostate CancerTreatment: HIFU: High Intensity Focused Ultrasound “I had a HIFU procedure. High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. At a surgical center in Norwood, MA with Dr. Gluck. It was surprisingly easy – the surgical center was great, the staff was great, and the side effects, I didn’t really have any. I had a catheter for a couple days […]
Regret Over Treatment of Prostate Cancer: A Patient’s Story
I routinely see patients who regret having been treated for their prostate cancer with either surgery or radiation. Almost none of these patients had known or been told about HIFU, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, as an effective and non-invasive option for treating their prostate cancer. While some studies have suggested that surgery is no better than […]
“Testosterone Boosts Sexual Well-Being in Older Women”
This small but provocative study highlights the benefits of testosterone therapy in post-menopausal women. Testosterone worked as a valuable tool to improve libido and the female sexual experience. The route of administration favors creams and gels over pills due to a rise in the triglycerides and LDL cholesterol with pills. The overall cholesterol, however, was […]
Votiva: Benefits of Pelvic Health and Feminine Care
Women’s health is a very important priority in my practice. As a urologist, half of my patients are women. Female health is so important in urology that it is an integral part of our residency training. Pelvic health, until recently, has not been a priority for most doctors. Women have endured years of chronic dryness, […]
Emsella Chair Success: Eliminating Urinary Urgency
Diagnosis: UrgencyTreatment: Emsella Chair, 6 sessions “It was easy, simple, and wonderful. The results I’m seeing are very gratifying. I had problems with urgency, getting to the bathroom on time. And now I’m finding that isn’t really a problem anymore. The procedure was very simple. It was noninvasive – you just sit there with your clothes […]
Does HIFU Really Work for Prostate Cancer?
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU, is a well established and accepted method for treatment of localized prostate cancer. It has been in continuous use in Europe since 1994, and now has been employed world-wide, including the United States, where the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved HIFU in October of 2015. To date, tens […]
PRP Injection Enhances Male Sexual Experience
Procedure: PRP Injection “Overall, it was a very simple, quick procedure. I would tell you that there was an issue having a full erection and getting excited. Now, after having the procedure, I definitely find a different sensitivity level. During sex it seems that the act is a little bit more prolonged, whereas the climax is […]
