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Can MonaLisa® Touch Help with Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary leaks can creep into everyday life — a jog, a sneeze, even a good belly laugh — and suddenly you’re planning your day around bathrooms. At Nile Women’s Health Care in Roswell and Johns Creek, Georgia, we help women understand why incontinence happens and which treatments actually make a difference.
Our OB/GYN team takes a whole-person approach to pelvic health. That means we start with the basics — your symptoms, goals, and medical history — and tailor a plan that may include pelvic floor therapy, lifestyle changes, medications, and in some cases, MonaLisa® Touch, a gentle in-office laser treatment that can improve certain types of leakage.
How common is incontinence in women?
Very common. A national survey of over 5,000 women revealed that more than 60% of adult women experience some form of urinary incontinence, with rates climbing after childbirth and menopause. You’re not the only one — and you’re not stuck with it.
The main types of urinary incontinence
A quick refresher helps you match your symptoms to the right solution.
- Stress incontinence — leaks with pressure like coughing, laughing, jumping
- Urge incontinence — a sudden, intense need to go with little warning
- Mixed incontinence — a blend of stress and urge symptoms
- Overflow or functional incontinence — less common patterns with different causes
If your symptoms include pelvic pain, blood in urine, frequent UTIs, or a sudden change in bladder control, we immediately check into all the possibilities to rule out other conditions.
Why leaks happen
Incontinence isn’t a willpower issue — it’s usually anatomy, hormones, or both.
Pregnancy and vaginal delivery can stretch or weaken pelvic support tissues.
Estrogen decline after menopause thins the vaginal and urethral linings, reducing moisture and elasticity (often called genitourinary syndrome of menopause).
Added factors like chronic coughing, constipation, high-impact exercise, weight changes, and certain medications can raise bladder pressure or irritate the urethra.
Where MonaLisa Touch may help
MonaLisa Touch is a fractional CO₂ laser that creates precise micro-columns of heat in the vaginal tissue. Your body responds by remodeling collagen, thickening the mucosa, improving blood flow, and restoring a healthier pH and microbiome.
Those changes can support the urethra and improve moisture and elasticity — often easing stress-type leaks and urgency related to postmenopausal tissue changes.
Studies show improvements in vaginal dryness, burning, sexual comfort, and lower urinary tract symptoms after a short series of treatments. While results vary, many women notice practical benefits in day-to-day bladder control as tissue quality improves.
What MonaLisa Touch does — and doesn’t — treat
MonaLisa Touch isn’t a cure-all, but it can be an important piece of your treatment plan. It’s best suited for:
- Mild-to-moderate stress incontinence after menopause
- Urgency and frequency tied to vaginal atrophy
- Mixed incontinence when menopausal tissue changes are a driver
It’s less likely to help when leaks are caused by significant prolapse, neurologic disorders, or overflow issues. In those cases, we guide you toward treatments that match the true cause.
What the treatment feels like
Most women describe MonaLisa Touch as a brief warmth or a light prickling sensation. There’s no anesthesia, no incisions, and no downtime. A typical series includes three sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart, with a maintenance visit as needed. You can return to normal activities the same day, following simple aftercare instructions.
How we build a comprehensive plan
Great outcomes come from precision — the right therapy for the right reason. We start with a focused exam, review of bladder habits, and, when appropriate, urine studies or pelvic floor assessment. From there, we may combine MonaLisa Touch with other proven strategies:
- Pelvic floor therapy to improve coordination and strength
- Bladder training and fluid-timing strategies to reduce urgency
- Topical vaginal estrogen for postmenopausal tissue health (when appropriate)
- Medications tailored to overactive bladder or urgency symptoms
- Lifestyle tweaks that ease bladder pressure and irritation
This stepwise approach helps you see steady, meaningful gains without unnecessary interventions.
Is MonaLisa Touch right for you?
If your leaks started or worsened around menopause, if you’ve noticed vaginal dryness or discomfort, or if your stress-type leaks are mild-to-moderate, you may be a good candidate. We talk through your health history, goals, and what to expect so you can decide with confidence.
You don’t have to arrange your life around the nearest restroom. Our team at Nile Women’s Health Care is here to help you regain comfort, confidence, and control.
Call Nile Women’s Health Care in Roswell or Johns Creek to find out whether MonaLisa Touch — and a personalized pelvic-health plan — can help you get back to living on your terms.
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