Table 3.
Comparison of the VHIS Before and After Treatment (χ ± s)
| VHIS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Pretreatment | 1 month after the first session | 1 month after the second session | 1‐month posttreatment | 3 months posttreatment | 6 months posttreatment |
| Laser group | 11.19 ± 2.84 | 13.42 ± 2.94 | 15.35 ± 3.17 | 16.63 ± 2.79 | 17.01 ± 3.02 | 16.79 ± 3.55 |
| Control group | 11.24 ± 2.49 | 13.64 ± 1.94 | 14.95 ± 2.07 | 15.57 ± 2.43 | 16.23 ± 2.88 | 17.07 ± 2.97 |
| t Value | −0.122 | −0.443 | 0.721 | 2.140 | 1.334 | −0.28 |
| P value | 0.903 | 0.695 | 0.472 | 0.034 | 0.184 | 0.780 |
In the laser group, the VHIS was compared between (i) posttreatment and pretreatment as well as 1 month after the first session, P < 0.01, and (ii) 3 and 12 months posttreatment, P < 0.05.
In the control group, the VHIS was compared between (i) posttreatment and pretreatment, P < 0.05, (ii) 3 and 12 months posttreatment, P < 0.05, and (iii) 6 and 12 months posttreatment, P < 0.05.
VHIS, Vaginal Health Index score.