Atlanta's Academia of Women's Health Releases Patient's Experience with

MonaLisa Touch Laser Therapy

Atlanta gynecologist, Assia Stepanian shares a patient's first-hand account of her decision to pursue
treatment with the MonaLisa Touch laser for menopause-related problems.

Atlanta, GA, February 13, 2019 --(PR.com)-- www.academiawomenshealth.com/too-old-for-romance/

Too Old for Romance? A Patient Recounts Personal Experience with the MonaLisa Touch Laser
Treatment.

Dr. Assia Stepanian, a minimally invasive gynecologic (MIG) surgeon, based in Atlanta, Georgia, but
recognized the world-over for her inspiring work in gynecology at her practice: Academia of Women's
Health & Endoscopic Surgery, is smiling today. The gynecologist just read the first installment of a
patient's personal story about her experience with the MonaLisa Touch Laser treatment, and how it
changed her love life. www.academiawomenshealth.com/too-old-for-romance/

“As we age and our hormones change, a woman can experience vaginal dryness, atrophy, a condition
called Lichens Sclerosis, vulvar and pelvic pain along with incontinence, and pain with intimacy,” Dr.
Stepanian explained.

The MonaLisa Touch Laser is a fractional CO2 laser technology which stimulates the growth of new,
healthy vaginal and vulvar epithelium and collagen production. The results can be a reduction in the
surface inflammation of the vagina and vulvar tissue, an increase in natural lubrication, and reduced pain
with intimacy. Some patients also experience an improvement in mild urinary incontinence.

The MonaLisa Touch recently came under fire from the FDA because of marketing claims that the
procedure could be used to “rejuvenate” the vagina. “A better way to speak of MonaLisa,” says Dr.
Stepanian, “is that it is designed to help with age-related symptoms of the vagina and vulva,” she
explained.

Dr. Stepanian says that occasionally patients call for MonaLisa Touch thinking that treatment is possible
without a proper gynecologic examination and evaluation of symptoms. Dr. Stepanian, a physician with
25 years of laser experience, explained that the MonaLisa treatment has never been approached that way
at Academia.

“Each one of our patients has an examination and I determine her personal condition,” explained Dr.
Stepanian. During the exam, the physician checks for malignancy or premalignant conditions while
evaluating the quality of the vaginal and vulvar tissue. “I only recommend MonaLisa Touch treatment if
it is the best course of action,” she explained. In the initial blog post, a patient explains why and how her
decision was made to undergo treatment with the MonaLisa Touch.

About Dr. Assia Stepanian:

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Dr. Stepanian is a board-certified gynecologist and the founder and principal of Atlanta's Academia of
Women's Health & Endoscopic Surgery. Dr. Stepanian has more than 25 years of experience using lasers
in her gynecologic practice. She had the privilege of being personally trained in Russia by her mother, Dr.
Leila Adamyan who created ground-breaking laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Stepanian teaches
internationally. She has served on the Boards of several international Gynecological Organizations,
including The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopiests. She has chaired and co-chaired
multiple courses and educational events. One of her works was presented at The World Health
Organization. She served as a visiting professor at Cornell University where she presented “Endoscopic
Treatment of MRKH and Mullerian Anomalies” and has authored and co-authored numerous chapters
and articles on the topic. She is the founder of SurgeryU which includes the world's first and largest
collective, online video library featuring minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery. Together with
Professor Adamyan, Dr. Stepanian co-authored the definitive classification of female genital
malformations which was accepted by the International Federation of Gynecologists and Obstetricians.
Dr. Stepanian can be reached at 404.549.3224 or online at www.AcademaWomensHealth.com.

About the MonaLisa Touch Laser Treatment

MonaLisa Touch is a revolutionary, fractional CO2 laser treatment for certain vaginal and vulvar
conditions. It involves three treatments spaced six weeks apart. The treatment takes approximately five
minutes, is provided in-office, and is hormone and pain-free. The MonaLisa Touch is an excellent option
for cancer survivors, and has been researched extensively with more than 24 scientific published articles.

Contact Debra Hull at 843-816-1194

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Contact Information:
Academia of Womens Health & Endoscopic Surgery
Debra Hull
404-549-3224
Contact via Email
www.AcademiaWomensHealth.com
Dr. Stepanian is also available for interviews at 404-549-3224.

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