The FDA has issued a warning about laser vaginal rejuvenation treatments, which have reportedly resulted in burns, scarring, and chronic pain.

Generally, “vaginal rejuvenation” is a term used to describe non-surgical procedures meant to treat vaginal conditions including laxity, atrophy, dryness, itching, pain during sex, and pain during urination.

Laser vaginal rejuvenation has become increasingly popular in recent years, as women see it as a less invasive alternative to surgery used to treat some of these issues.

However, there may be more risk than reward associated with the procedures.

In July, the Food and Drug Administration contacted several companies about their marketing of “vaginal rejuvenation” treatments with certain laser devices. In a number of cases, the FDA expressed concern over medical professionals’ practice of advertising the use of laser devices on female genitalia and billing the practice as “vaginal rejuvenation,” when the device had only been approved for certain medical procedures, like improving under-eye wrinkles.

The FDA previously has recognized that laser treatment can be helpful in treating many conditions, including genital warts, cancer, or hysterectomies, but has not approved the devices for use on genitalia. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists opposes the use of laser devices in “vaginal rejuvenation,” according to a New York Times article.

Additionally, there is concern that the research on what vaginal rejuvenation is and how it works lacks substance. Some experts worry that the term and the practice may be mostly marketing, and lack any real effects. The FDA echoed this worry — Dr. Scott Gottlieb, FDA commissioner says that “these products have serious risks and don’t have adequate evidence to support heir use for these purposes. We are deeply concerned women are being harmed.”

The FDA has requested companies to submit further information on the product and their FDA approval histories. However, medical professionals are currently allowed to use the devices for purposes other than those given official FDA approval.

This warning comes after pressure from the market on the FDA to approve laser devices for vaginal rejuvenation use. Many medical professionals have expressed their interest in these uses and the businesses the procedures can drum up.

Amidst this lack of research and market pressure, many women are discovering that he vaginal rejuvenation procedure that they had been advertised can have many serious side effects.

As concern grows over the safety of vaginal rejuvenation and women report adverse reactions to the procedure, lawyers investigate the possibility of a vaginal rejuvenation lawsuit. If you had vaginal rejuvenation and experienced a range of side effects including scarring or pain during or after the procedure, you may benefit from participating in a free vaginal rejuvenation lawsuit investigation.