Safety and long-term efficacy of fractional CO2 laser treatment in women suffering from genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
- F. Behnia-WillisonS. Sarraf S. Salvatore
- 1 June 2017
Medicine
Fractional microablative CO2 laser treatment was associated with an improvement in symptoms of GSM and sexual function and scores on measures of sexual function, dyspareunia, and bothersomeness of sexual issues were improved from pre-treatment to long-term follow-up.
Use of Platelet-rich Plasma for Vulvovaginal Autoimmune Conditions Like Lichen Sclerosus
- F. Behnia-WillisonN. R. Pour Joseph Miller
- 1 November 2016
Medicine
It is hypothesized that PRP presents a potential alternative to topical steroids for treatment of vulvovaginal autoimmune conditions such as LS, and a larger pilot and/or randomized controlled trial study is required to evaluate this finding further.
In vitro evaluation of biocompatibility and degradation of human blood-derived scaffolds by seeding of mouse embryo fibroblasts
- Fariba Behnia-WillisonPouria Aryan Derek Abbott
- 17 March 2026
Medicine, Engineering
It is found that scaffold demonstrated in vitro biocompatibility, cell adhesion, and controlled biodegradation, supporting its clinical application in tissue engineering.
Platelet-Rich Plasma and Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy to Reduce Surgical Intervention for Symptomatic Vaginal Mesh-Related Complications
- Nadia WillisonConnor McPhail Fariba Behnia-Willison
- 1 April 2025
Medicine
Platelet-rich plasma and CO2 laser treatments allowed most women to avoid surgery, improving bladder, bowel, sexual function and vaginal atrophy and these alternatives may expand treatment options for mesh complications.
Fractional CO2 laser for treatment of stress urinary incontinence
- F. Behnia-WillisonT. Nguyen M. Skubisz
- 1 January 2019
Medicine
European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and…
This study suggests that fractional CO2 laser is a safe, feasible, and beneficial treatment for SUI and may have a role as a minimally-invasive alternative to surgical management.
Application of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Gynaecologic Disorders: A Scoping Review
- Nadia WillisonFariba Behnia-Willison Derek Abbott
- 1 August 2025
Medicine
PRP improved symptoms and QoL in several conditions, particularly VLS and SD, and was generally well tolerated with minor adverse effects, showing promise as a minimally invasive therapy for certain gynaecological conditions.
The Investigation of Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) as a Minimally Invasive, Non-Surgical, Non-Hormonal Treatment for Overactive Bladder Symptoms
- Connor McPhailR. Carey F. Behnia-Willison
- 1 May 2023
Medicine
The results suggest thatPTNS may be a second-line treatment for patients with OAB not responding to conservative management or for patients aiming to avoid surgical approaches, and support that PTNS is a minimally invasive, non-surgical,non-hormonal, and effective treatment for OAB.
In Vivo investigation of xenotransplanted human blood-derived scaffold into mice as a biodegradable construct for improvement of pelvic floor repair
- Fariba Behnia-WillisonPouria Aryan Derek Abbott
- 26 September 2025
Medicine, Engineering
The novel human blood-derived scaffold demonstrated biodegradation and high biocompatibility, and Suturing the scaffold on the abdominal wall or back muscle effectively improves clinical symptoms, while further improvements are needed for its clinical application.