MONA LISA--has anyone done this

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momand2kids
momand2kids Member Posts: 1,508
edited December 2016 in Sex & Relationship Matters

Hi all.

I have been in pelvic floor physical therapy for a while-- have made great progress--but there are still issues. Gyn thinks I might be a good candidate for the Mona Lisa laster therapy--- which will relax the tissues in the vagina that have caused vaginal atrophy. Wondering what others's experience of this is. My Pt thinks it is worth it if it will relax everything so as to make things easier...

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  • caaclark
    caaclark Member Posts: 936
    edited October 2016

    I see you have not gotten any responses so I will weigh in. I was diagnosed at age 40 with stage III bc.  A year after I completed chemo and rads I had a hysterectomy because I was highly er+.  Between the chemo and lack of estrogen sex became extremely challenging and painful.  I heard about the Mona Lisa last year and decided to go ahead with it.  It definitely worked!!!  But...I needed way more than the 3 that are recommended.  I think I had 8 treatments in total.  If Mona Lisa was around when I was diagnosed 11 years ago I don't think I would have needed more than the 3 treatments.

    I definitely recommend it!!!!

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  • genesis10
    genesis10 Member Posts: 7
    edited December 2016

    Mona Lisa Touch (MLT). My experience:

    I strongly believe when something works for us with breast cancer we need to share it. This may not be for you but this is my experience and what worked for me.

    • After Aramatose Inhibitors (AIs) I was left with permanent vaginal atrophy and constant Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).
    • Sex was out of the question - felt like razor blades. Ane anything would set off a UTI - something as simple as a glass of wine or a cup of coffee.
    • Moisturising: Natural flora resides in healthy vaginas which fights off bad bacteria. However this flora is non-existant in vaginal atrophy. My Onco suggested I use Replens as estrogen which fixes atrophy cannot be used by estrogen positive breast cancer. However, every time I used a moisturiser it I got a UTI and so more antibiotics. Explanation: Vaginal Moisturisers create a pathway for e-coli (doesn't matter how hygenic you are) So don't use if you have UTIs.
    • The Mona Lisa Touch has only been available in Australia for a few years. After much research I decided to have the procedure. Usually 3 treatments 6 weeks apart. It takes 5 minutes and painless. From the very first treatment UTIs ceased and my life is back to normal. My vaginal atrophy was particularly bad but MLT changed my life.
    • Moisturising in safety: I am now able to moisturise safely again now. I still do this even after MLT. The Moisturiser brand name I use is YesYesYes (inserted vaginally). It is the best and safest on the market. The company who makes it is in the UK. In the UK it is the only certified organic product approved by the NHS and available on script over there. Let me tell you their products (large range including lubricants) are so far ahead of the pack. (see snipe taken from website that does comparison). The products are all natural and mimic your own lubrication. Get on the site and check out for yourselves. Link to website: https://www.yesyesyes.org/why-yes/ky-jelly-how-does-yes-compare/

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  • ABeautifulSunset
    ABeautifulSunset Member Posts: 990
    edited December 2016

    I've had the three treatments and I use coconut oil. It's better, but still far from perfect. I might give it one more try.

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  • genesis10
    genesis10 Member Posts: 7
    edited December 2016

    Hi Stefajoy. It wasn't perfect for me either but it made a huge difference and it tended to improve over time - it certainly wasn't instant - it took about 4 months after last procedure to improve. I tried coconut oil as well however not a great difference and messy. I had tried them all and spent a small fortune. However I belong to BCNA.ORG.AU in Australia and there are a few of us who discovered YESYESYES from the Uk - the organic product I posted above -that has made a tremendous difference. If you get on site I think they send you samples. Cheers

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  • ABeautifulSunset
    ABeautifulSunset Member Posts: 990
    edited December 2016
    Thanks Genesis. I've use yesyesyes for years. Recently switched to coconut oil at my doctor's suggestion. I'll keep using it for a while and see how I fare. I can always go back to yesyesyes again. It is a good product and really easy to use.
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