Use of therapeutic radiofrequency exposure in gynecology
The data available in the world literature on the use of therapeutic radiofrequency exposure in gynecology are analyzed. The review includes the results of recent studies on this topic and considers the physical foundations and mechanisms of radiofrequency exposure to biological tissues. Radiofrequency currents affect mainly the dermis that is known to be composed of cells and a matrix containing 60–70% water. Modern literature includes various data on the minimally required frequency and multiplicity of exposure of the dynamic quadripolar radiofrequency to vulvovaginal tissues, which provides relief of the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, vaginal relaxation syndrome and pelvic organ prolapse, the stress and mixed types of mild urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction.Kazakova S.N., Apolikhina I.A., Teterina T.A., Pauzina O.A.
Conclusion. Taking into account the high efficiency and promise of this technique, the data analyzed and the experience presented are scanty and require further investigation in this area.
Keywords
radio frequency
dynamic quadripolar radio frequency
RF-lifting
radio frequency exposure
vulvodynia
vulvovaginal atrophy
vaginal relaxation syndrome
genitourinary syndrome in menopause
sexual dysfunction
urinary incontinence
pelvic organ prolapse
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Received 03.04.2020
Accepted 03.07.2020
About the Authors
Svetlana N. Kazakova, postgraduate student at the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatology and Reproductology of National Medical Research Centerfor Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I.Kulakov of Ministry of Health of Russian Federation. E-mail: s-juice@mail.ru.
117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str., 4.
Inna A. Apolikhina, MD, Head of the Department of Aesthetic Gynecology and Rehabilitation of National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov; professor of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatology and Reproductology, Institute of Professional Education of the I.M. Sechenov First MSMU of Ministry of Health of Russia (Sechenov University). E-mail: i_apolikhina@oparina4.ru.
117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str., 4.
Tatiana A. Teterina, Ph.D., Department of Aesthetic Gynecology and Rehabilitation of National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov Ministry of Health of Russia. E-mail: t_teterina@oparina4.ru.
117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str., 4.
Olga A. Pauzina, gynecologist, Head of the clinical and diagnostic Department of polyclinic № 1 of the Privolzhsky district medical center of the Federal medical service
of Russia. E-mail: pauzina.olga@yandex.ru. 603001, Russia, Nizhny Novgorog, Nizhnevolzhskaya nab., 2.
For citation: Kazakova S.N., Apolikhina I.A., Teterina T.A., Pauzina O.A. Use of therapeutic radiofrequency exposure in gynecology.
Akusherstvo i Ginekologiya/Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2020; 9: 192-198 (in Russian).
https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/aig.2020.9.192-198
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