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All subjects received four consecutive treatments at 7\u2010day intervals with RF device (Exilis Protege IntimaR, BTL Industries Inc., Boston, MA). The primary efficacy outcome measure was defined as one or more point improvement on 1\u20134 scale for vulva appearance determined by three blinded evaluators. Digital photographs were taken at the baseline and 1 month after the last treatment. Sexual gratification was assessed with Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI) and patient discomfort by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>An average 2.9 (of maximum 4) points improvement rate in vulvar appearance was observed (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.01). Mean of the total FSFI score enhanced from initial 75\u201387% (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Resultant 4.7 (18%) points increase was achieved. Ninety four percent of subjects reported mild to none discomfort during the treatment. 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