When Dr. Alexandra Bascom discovered the MonaLisa Touch laser treatment at a conference in 2019, it sparked a journey that may help redefine women鈥檚 health in the Comox Valley.

鈥淚鈥檓 very much a person who needs to see that something works,鈥� Dr. Bascom says of the innovative therapy that treats the symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, which can include vaginal dryness and discomfort. 鈥淭he clinical results were undeniable. The treated vaginal tissue reverted to looking pre-menopausal, even under microscopic slides.鈥�

Fast-forward to today, Dr. Bascom鈥檚 clinic,, is the only practice in the region offering the, complemented by an array of urologic and sexual health services. Located in Comox, the clinic serves Northern Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, addressing the needs of its aging population.

鈥淲omen鈥檚 health men鈥檚 health for decades,鈥� Dr. Bascom explains. 鈥淢en have access to medications like Viagra, but women have often been left with few solutions. My goal is to change that.鈥�

Bascom Medical Therapy i with personalized care, empowering women to take control of their health, by managing menopause symptoms, addressing incontinence or improving sexual function. 

鈥淔or many, it鈥檚 the first step in reclaiming their comfort and confidence.鈥�

Bridging a gap in care

With Comox Valley鈥檚 average age nearing 60, the demand for specialized care is clear. Dr. Bascom鈥檚 unique qualifications as a urologist allow her to address a wide range of issues from bladder dysfunction to pelvic organ prolapse.

鈥淏eing able to provide holistic care for vaginal and bladder symptoms is a game-changer,鈥� she says. 鈥淧atients often tell me, they never knew their symptoms could be caused by menopause.鈥�

Many women also struggle with misinformation or silence around menopause and sexual health.

鈥淭here鈥檚 a generational shift happening,鈥� Dr. Bascom adds. 鈥淏aby Boomers often accept discomfort as a fact of life. Generation X is questioning that, and millennials won鈥檛 tolerate it. They want answers, and we鈥檙e here to provide them.鈥�

鈥淢y work is  about empowering patients to feel in control of their aging process,鈥� she says. 鈥淲hen someone realizes they don鈥檛 have to live with pain or discomfort, it鈥檚 life-changing.

鈥淥ur patients leave happier and healthier, with a renewed sense of confidence 鈥� that鈥檚 what makes this work so fulfilling.鈥�

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