Laser therapy could ease menopause symptoms without hormones
NCT ID NCT04042766
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a laser treatment for women with Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), which causes vaginal dryness, itching, and pain. About 60 postmenopausal women will receive the Er:YAG laser procedure. The goal is to see if it reduces their most bothersome symptom, offering an alternative to creams or hormones.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Er:YAG laser procedure
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-hormonal, long-lasting option to ease vaginal discomfort and urinary symptoms after menopause.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The laser may not work better than existing treatments, and long-term effects are unknown.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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