New combo treatment eases menopause symptoms without hormones

This study tested a new treatment for postmenopausal women with vaginal atrophy—a condition causing dryness, burning, and pain. Researchers combined CO₂ laser therapy with a collagen cream to see if it worked better than laser alone. Sixty women aged 35 to 75 took part, and the team measured symptom relief and changes in vaginal bacteria after 30 and 60 days.