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MonaLisa Touch®: Your Hormone-Free Solution to Painful Intercourse After Menopause

MonaLisa Touch®: Your Hormone-Free Solution to Painful Intercourse After Menopause

At Nile Women’s Health Care, we talk with women every day who say some version of the same thing: “Something has changed, and it doesn’t feel like it used to.”

For many women, that “something” is intimacy. Sex that once felt natural and enjoyable now feels dry, tight, or even painful. It can be frustrating. It can be confusing. And it can feel deeply personal.

The truth is, this is one of the most common changes women experience after menopause. Here’s what you need to know and how we can help.

Why sex can become painful after menopause

During your reproductive years, estrogen keeps vaginal tissue thick, elastic, and well-lubricated. After menopause, estrogen levels drop significantly. As a result, the vaginal lining can become thinner, drier, and less flexible.

You may notice:

This isn’t “just aging.” It’s a medical condition often referred to as genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). And while it’s common, that doesn’t mean you have to live with it.

A hormone-free option: MonaLisa Touch®

Some women use topical or systemic hormones to treat these symptoms. Others prefer (or medically need) a nonhormonal solution. That’s where MonaLisa Touch can help.

MonaLisa Touch uses gentle fractional laser energy to stimulate your body’s natural collagen production and tissue regeneration. In simple terms, it encourages your vaginal tissue to restore itself, improving moisture, elasticity, and overall comfort.

Instead of masking dryness, it helps strengthen and rejuvenate the tissue.

Many women report:

And for many, that brings physical and emotional relief.

What treatment feels like

MonaLisa Touch treatments are performed right here in our office. Sessions are brief, comfortable, and don’t require anesthesia. Most women describe the sensation as mild. There’s minimal downtime, and you can return to most normal activities quickly.

We usually recommend a series of treatments spaced over several weeks. From there, occasional maintenance sessions help sustain results. 

Painful intercourse can affect your confidence, relationships, and well-being. Many women hesitate to bring it up, thinking it’s simply part of this stage of life. But it isn’t something you have to just endure.

At Nile Women’s Health Care, we approach these concerns with compassion, privacy, and respect. We listen first. Then, we create a plan that fits your comfort level and your health history.

If intimacy hasn’t felt the same lately, you’re not alone. The good news is that you’re not out of options.

Call Nile Women’s Health Care in Roswell or Johns Creek, Georgia, to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced providers and learn whether MonaLisa Touch is right for you. 




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