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Urinary incontinence can be due to a variety of causes, many of which are transient, but all are treatable. Treatment of urinary incontinence always involves having the healthiest pelvic muscles possible. A new technology using high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) for a non-invasive way to treat incontinence has been developed; Emsella\u2122 is actually beneficial for the health of many aspects of your pelvic muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Incontinence\ncan be due to an overactive bladder, or to stress incontinence. If you leak\nurine when you cough, sneeze, exercise, or strain to have a bowel movement, it\nis called stress incontinence. Medically women report with overactive bladder\nthat they have a sudden and compelling desire to pass urine that is difficult\nto defer. Causes are listed in Table 2. Physicians might also term this\nurgency. Women say that it’s not a sensation that can be avoided, when they\nexperience this sensation, they have to go to the bathroom very quickly, or\nthey may not be able to hold their pee. of running to urinate very frequently.\nEmsella\u2122\nTechnology has been FDA Cleared for non-invasive treatment of stress\nincontinence for women. Clinical research studies have found it effective for\noveractive bladder symptoms, sexual issues, and prevention of pelvic floor\nweakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emsella\u2122 technology uses electromagnetic waves to generate\neffective whole pelvic floor Kegel type contractions. The patented technology\nalso uses muscle relaxation cycles to eliminate muscle lactic acid\naccumulation, thus avoiding discomfort and soreness. Women and men who complete\na painless 28 minute treatment cycle can immediately resume all regular\nactivities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The muscular improvement of the pelvic floor muscles is accompanied by improved physiology including the improvements. Most of the data has been done on a series of 6 treatments performed over a 3 week period of time. Some individuals will not require follow up therapy, others may want to have follow up treatments every 3-6 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The\nfirst step in treating incontinence is to get a medical evaluation. Many health\ncare providers are trained and can give you a full evaluation, but at Women\u2019s\nHealth Practice, we have both Board Certified Gynecologists, experts in pelvic\nfloor issues, and the most experience in Central Illinois in the evaluation and\ntreatment of these conditions. In addition to the evaluation of the pelvic\nfloor, the pelvic examination can evaluate the skin of the vulvar area, evidence\nof any gynecologic infections, the size and position of the uterus, any\ncomplicating factors, such as rectal issues like hemorrhoids, as well as other\nmedical conditions that may be contributory. Hormone imbalance correction,\nsmoking cessation, proper sleep, nutrition, and cardiovascular health are all\nbeneficial to pelvic floor health as well! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Incontinence that is not due to a new urinary tract\ninfection, or an unusual bout of coughing, but is ongoing can be caused by\nconditions that most of us have. Weakening tissues from a vaginal birth or\nyears of straining with lifting or straining, while theoretically natural, can\nproduce a variety of symptoms from mild, including decreased tightness with\nsex, to more severe such as chronic bladder infections, leaking urine, stool or\neven painful sex. Vaginal, pelvic, and vulvar muscles and ligaments thin and\nweaken, the supporting structures also stretch and tear, and the surface\ntissues that produce moisture can thin over time as well. All of these concerns\ncan be treated, and you can maintain lifelong vaginal health. While it is most\ndramatic in women, overactive bladder issues can occur in men as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternative medical treatments for overactive bladder and\nstress incontinence are listed in Table 4. It is difficult to achieve 100%\neffectiveness for any treatment, but over 90% of clients have significant\nimprovement. Custom designed combination therapy which might mean hormonal\nmanagement, medication, pelvic floor therapy, the use of other pelvic floor\ntechnology are often prescribed. About 50-75% of women on medication for\noveractive bladder will report negative side effects, and find themselves on\nlong term medication management. We encourage consultation to see if the\nEmsella\u2122\ntreatment would be right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Suzanne Trupin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., N.C.M.P.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Author of Feminine Beauty, CEO of Women\u2019s Health Practice,\nHada Cosmetic Medicine, and Hatha Yoga and Fitness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emsella\u2122 Treatments run $250, package pricing discounts available\neither for Emsella series, or in combination with other pelvic floor therapies\nincluding ThermiVa\u2122, MonaLisaTouch\u2122, or Platelet Rich Plasma Treatments. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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