Table 2 Baseline characteristics of the subjects in the laser group and sham group
Laser group (mean ± SD) | Sham group (mean ± SD) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (year) | 55.5 ± 7.6 | 60.4 ± 6.6 | 0.03 |
Parity | 1.5 ± 1.0 | 1.8 ± 1.1 | 0.47 |
Menopausal age (year) | 47.3 ± 4.3 | 49.7 ± 5.3 | 0.10 |
Year since menopause (year) | 9.0 ± 6.4 | 10.7 ± 7.1 | 0.41 |
Vaginal atrophy symptoms (VAS) | 17.5 ± 8.6 | 16.3 ± 7.5 | 0.62 |
Vaginal pH | 6.3 ± 1.4 | 6.6 ± 1.2 | 0.35 |
Vaginal atrophy score | 6.5 ± 2.9 | 7.9 ± 2.9 | 0.13 |
Laser group N (%) | Sham group N (%) | p value | |
BMI | 1.00 | ||
< 18.5 | 1(4.5) | 0(0) | |
18.5–24.99 | 12(54.6) | 13(59.1) | |
25–29.99 | 7(31.8) | 7(31.8) | |
≥ 30 | 2(9.1) | 2(9.1) | |
Lactobacilli grade | 0.55 | ||
1 | 17(77.3) | 21(91) | |
2 | 2(9.1) | 1(4.5) | |
3 | 1(4.5) | 0(0) | |
4 | 2(9.1) | 1(4.5) | |
Most symptoms | 0.27 | ||
Dryness | 8(36.5) | 4(18.3) | |
Dyspareunia | 12(54.5) | 12(54.5) | |
Irritation | 1(4.5) | 5(22.7) | |
Pain | 1(4.5) | 1(4.5) |