Factors Affecting Therapeutic Efficacy of Vaginal Laser Therapy for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence, and the Effect of Vaginal Laser Therapy on Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Sexual Function

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

The main aim of this study is to elucidate factors affecting treatment efficacy of vaginal laser therapy.

Laser thermotherapy can increase the stiffness of vaginal wall. It has been reported that vaginal laser therapy can be used to treat stress urinary incontinence. However, factor affecting treatment efficacy of vaginal laser therapy remains unknown. Thus the main aim of this study is to elucidate factors affecting treatment efficacy of vaginal laser therapy. Besides, the durability of vaginal laser therapy will be assessed. The above knowledge should be helpful for clinical decision making.

Inclusion Criteria:

• >20 years old female
• had stress urinary incontinence symptoms
• Sexual behavior
• No urinary tract infection
• At their own expense for vaginal laser therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Vaginal fistula