Urge incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a problem for many people. We can define two main types of urinary incontinence: stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Urge incontinence means a sudden, intense, uncontrollable urge. Sometimes major urine leakage cannot be prevented due to an involuntary contraction of the bladder. Both men and women can be affected, particularly older adults. One reason can be a disruption in the part of the nervous system that controls the bladder.

Treating urge incontinence

The bladder should maintain a low pressure between evacuations, but in certain kinds of urge incontinence, the bladder is unstable and has sudden pressure increases during the “resting phase". Electrical muscle stimulation has a calming effect on the hyperactive bladder. During treatment, a probe is inserted in the vagina or anus. The probe is connected to a stimulator (the Cefar Peristim), which sends out electrical impulses. The stimulation should be as strong as possible without being painful, with a treatment time of 20 minutes. We recommend treatments two to three times a week.

It is important that you have a urotherapist or doctor investigate your problems. Electrical muscle stimulation must be tested out by medically trained professionals.

Note: People with pacemakers must not receive TENS treatment.

Recommended unit for effective treatment of the above condition: Cefar Peristim Pro