When the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a Position Statement about vaginal rejuvenation, much of the medical community listened. This statement explained that while vaginal rejuvenation is becoming a very popular procedure, the energy-based lasers and radio wave devices used in these procedures have not been approved by the FDA for use in these … [Read more...]

If you have heard about vaginal rejuvenation, also called vaginal renewal and vaginoplasty, you may be wondering what exactly it is and what all the fuss is about. These procedures are advertised as safe and effective treatments for typical problems that plague women during menopause: vaginal dryness, itching, and atrophy as well as urine leakage. To perform a vaginal renewal … [Read more...]

It typically takes years for dangerous devices to catch the attention of the FDA. But after receiving only 12 injury reports, the government agency issued warnings and sent letters to manufacturers whose devices are being used for vaginal rejuvenation procedures without receiving clearance. These device makers are selling, marketing, and advertising their products as safe and … [Read more...]

Jada Pinkett Smith made headlines after having her “yoni” treated with an energy-based device. Saying incontinence led her to try vaginal rejuvenation, the celebrity reports the procedure turned her vagina into a ‘little beautiful peach.’ But here’s what she didn’t say. She didn’t say that these procedures aren’t covered by insurance and can cost thousands. Nor did she … [Read more...]

Women who suffered injuries from vaginal rejuvenation procedures are questioning why the devices are being used when they have not been proven safe or effective or been approved by the FDA for these uses. These women want to know why they were not informed that they could suffer serious injuries before their procedures, such as: Constant or repeated pain Bleeding … [Read more...]