As many of us moms know all too well, our nether regions are often never quite the same after giving birth, no matter how many kegels we do before, during and after pregnancy. Lucky for her lady parts, one Jax Moms Blog contributor was recently given the opportunity to experience the ThermiVa vaginal tightening treatment with Florida Urogynecology. Here is her experience with the non-invasive procedure:
When I was a younger person, I’d shake my head when my mom told me not to make her laugh too hard, or she’d pee her pants. Man, I thought. Getting old must suck.
Well, here I am now, two babies later, and please don’t make me laugh too hard, or I may sprinkle a little. Yep, sorry Mom — I’m ashamed, and karma is a booger. But lucky for me, when you’ve delivered two kiddos vaginally, and you are offered the opportunity to try out ThermiVa, a.k.a. the “vajayjay makeover,” you raise that hand high and proud! Well, that’s what I did, anyway. I wasn’t really 100% sure what I was getting myself into, but I knew I could use some help. By help, I’m talking real life here, folks — you know, a little tinkle when you sneeze incessantly because you suffer from those horrible Florida allergies, or when you feel that, “Oops, did I just leak a little while doing burpees?” And there’s nothing like peeing in your pants when you’re vomiting from the stomach bug you caught from your kid. Yes, this happens, and it’s actually a common problem. Who knew? I never had any idea until I started actually sharing and talking about it, and a large majority of my close mom friends spoke up.
I teach yoga and am no stranger to exercising your pelvic floor, so when I realized I had a problem “down there,” I was mortified and concerned. Will I have to have surgery? Is there more I can do? Are the stoplight kegels not enough? Well, have no fear, there is something you can do about it, and it’s non-invasive! (Well, kind of, but I’ll get into that later.)
I went into my first appointment at Florida Urogynecology and could feel my nerves taking over. I texted my girlfriend and told her I was the youngest person in the waiting room, and maybe I wasn’t in the right place. This isn’t usually the case, but I think my paranoia had set in.
The staff at Florida Urogynecology were so incredibly warm and friendly, and my wait wasn’t long at all. A quick pee test to ensure I wasn’t pregnant, then off we went to the procedure room. This wasn’t your typical medical room with fluorescent lights and sterile walls; it was dimly lit, with nice decor, wall art, and soft luxurious blankets to make you feel a little more comfy. I appreciated that. I met up with the nurse practitioner, Lindsay, who explained the procedure and ensured me that I wouldn’t feel any pain. She showed me “the wand,” which was a lot different than I had originally imagined. If any of you mamas have had a vaginal ultrasound, this is similar, but much slimmer. The procedure lasts about 30-45 minutes and requires no down time or recovery. ThermiVa uses radiofrequency to heat into the female genital region, increasing blood flow to the area, as well as increasing sensitivity, tissue tightness, and moisture balance. The procedure was simple, but different. To keep the wand from burning your lady parts, it must be moving at all times, so it’s a bit different from that quick annual pap or ultrasound you may have experienced. That’s about as “invasive” as it gets. Lindsay was great about my nervous habit of asking a million questions and was incredibly professional. I definitely would recommend anyone to go see her for a consult if you are even considering something like this.
After just one appointment (they suggest three visits for the full effect), I can already report that I no longer tinkle when I laugh, sneeze, or do jumping jacks! That, alone, makes it totally worth it. Added bonus — I have also noticed increased sensitivity in my lady gates of heaven, which makes date nights with my husband much more enjoyable!
Stay tuned for a follow-up post on Mischelle’s full ThermiVa experience. To learn more or schedule a complimentary ThermiVa consultation call 904.652 .0373 or visit http://flurogyn.com .
