A review of the use of intravaginal HIFU therapy for the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy, stress urinary incontinence, and open vagina syndrome.

General topic

The article examines the use of HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) technology to treat common female problems such as:

Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA)

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)

Wide vagina syndrome

This non-surgical, non-invasive method uses focused ultrasound waves to stimulate collagen regeneration and tighten internal tissues.

International Studies Review

This article reviews studies conducted in different countries:

Argentina: Studies conducted on postmenopausal and postpartum women that reported improvements in vaginal dryness and quality of life.

Poland: Trials on patients with SUI that showed reduced urinary leakage and strengthening of pelvic floor muscles.

Japan: Study on women with open vaginal syndrome that reported improvements in elasticity, tissue thickness, and sexual satisfaction.

Overall results

HIFU increases mucosal thickness, tissue remodeling, and muscle function.

Patients are often highly satisfied with the treatment, and reported side effects are minimal and limited to short-term redness or discomfort.

This procedure can be an alternative to hormonal treatments (which are not suitable for some patients) or invasive surgeries.

Conclusion

The article emphasizes that HIFU is a novel and effective technology for treating vaginal disorders, but further studies with larger populations and long-term follow-up are still needed to better assess effects and safety.

• Khairusheva (Kazakhstan, Tulip Medicine, Astana)
• Apolikhina (Russia, Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov)