CO2 or Erbium laser treatment for vaginal dryness in breast cancer survivors
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two types of laser treatments to improve vaginal discomfort (GSM) in people who had breast cancer and are now dealing with menopause-related symptoms. If you qualify, you may be assigned to one of the laser types to see which works better and is easier to tolerate.
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Who can take part
- You have had breast cancer in the past
- You were premenopausal when you were first diagnosed
- You are taking aromatase inhibitors (AI) as part of breast cancer treatment
- You have moderate-to-severe vaginal symptoms from menopause (pain/discomfort score 4/10 or higher)
- You are now menopausal (from chemotherapy, surgery, or medicines like GnRH shots) during the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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