Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned doctors against the use of energy-based devices to perform vaginal rejuvenation and cosmetic vaginal procedures. Seven device manufacturers have also been notified for inappropriate marketing of their devices To promote women’s health, the FDA has approved laser and energy-based devices for the treatment of serious conditions like the destruction of pre-cancerous cervical or vaginal tissues and condylomas. But the safety and efficacy of these devices haven’t been evaluated for vaginal rejuvenation, FDA commissioner said.
Application of these devices for vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence or sexual dysfunction may cause serious adverse effects like vaginal burns, scarring, bruising and chronic/debilitating pain. As FDA is receiving numerous adverse event reports, notice has been sent to seven device manufacturers for deceptive promotion…
