New combo therapy aims to soothe menopause symptoms without long-term drugs

This study tests whether adding a special laser treatment to a standard estrogen cream works better than the cream alone for postmenopausal women with vaginal dryness, burning, or pain during sex. Sixty women aged 45–70 will be randomly assigned to receive either a real or sham laser along with the cream. Researchers will measure vaginal health, symptoms, and quality of life over several months.