Is FemiWand a surgical treatment?
No. FemiWand is a non-surgical treatment.
However, it should not be described as non-invasive because the treatment requires a specialist handpiece to be inserted into the vagina.
Is everyone suitable for FemiWand?
No.
Suitability depends on your individual circumstances, health history and the nature of your concerns.
A consultation and suitability assessment should take place before treatment.
Can I have FemiWand after childbirth?
Do not carry out treatment during pregnancy.
If you have recently given birth, your body needs time to recover. Your individual circumstances and the appropriate timing of any treatment should be discussed before proceeding.
If you have ongoing symptoms following childbirth, you may be advised to speak to your GP, midwife or an appropriate pelvic-health professional first.
Can FemiWand treat pelvic-floor problems?
FemiWand vaginal-tightening treatment should not be presented as a replacement for pelvic-floor assessment, pelvic-health physiotherapy or medical treatment.
If your main concern is urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse or another pelvic-floor problem, you should discuss your symptoms with an appropriate healthcare professional.
Does the treatment guarantee a tighter vagina?
No.
Responses to cosmetic and wellbeing treatments vary between individuals, and we cannot guarantee a particular outcome.
Your practitioner will discuss realistic expectations with you before treatment.
How many treatments will I need?
No single treatment plan is appropriate for everyone.
Your practitioner will discuss the proposed treatment approach with you following your consultation and suitability assessment.
Is FemiWand painful?
Individual experiences can vary.
Your practitioner will explain what you may experience during treatment and what to do if you experience discomfort.
Is there any aftercare?
Yes.
You will receive appropriate aftercare information following treatment, including guidance about intimate activity and anything you should temporarily avoid.
Follow your practitioner’s instructions, and contact the team if you experience concerning symptoms after treatment.
Are there risks or side effects?
As with cosmetic and wellbeing procedures, side effects can occur.
Discuss the potential risks, side effects, contraindications, and aftercare relevant to FemiWand with your practitioner before you agree to treatment.
If you experience unexpected or concerning symptoms following treatment, seek appropriate medical advice.
Can FemiWand help with vaginal dryness?
Vaginal dryness can have several causes, including hormonal changes, medicines and certain health conditions. FemiWand should not be considered a treatment for vaginal dryness. If dryness is persistent, painful or concerning, you should speak to an appropriate healthcare professional.
Can I have treatment during menopause?
Menopause can cause changes to vaginal and vulval tissue, but symptoms can have different causes and may require medical assessment or treatment.
Suitability for FemiWand treatment should therefore be considered on an individual basis.