Pelvic floor electrical stimulation in the treatment of genuine stress incontinence: a multicenter, placebo-controlled trial
Article Abstract:
Transvaginal pelvic floor electrical stimulation may be effective in treating genuine stress incontinence. An electrical stimulation device is inserted into the vagina twice daily for 12 weeks. The device measures about 1 inch by 2.5 inches and discharges small amounts of electric current. A group of 28 female patients received an active device and 16 controls used an identical sham device with no discernible electric output. After 12 weeks, women using the active stimulator had fewer problems with urinary incontinence. The number of leaks decreased, the paravaginal muscle strength increased, and subjective evaluations also improved among the active device users. Sham users reported almost no concrete physical or subjective improvements. No severe side effects were found in either group but quality-of-life questionnaires failed to reflect any differences among treatment groups. Longer periods of electrical stimulation combined with an emphasis on pelvic exercise may yield an even stronger personal impact.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1995
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Outpatient laparoscopy for abdominal and pelvic pain in the United States 1994 through 1996
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A study was conducted to estimate the frequency at which laparoscopic surgery is performed to treat female pelvic pain by using the national survey of Ambulatory Surgery. The result showed that laparoscopic surgical evaluation of female pelvic or abdominal pain occurs frequently in the US health care system.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2006
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