Pulsed Magnetic Stimulation for Stress Urinary Incontinence and Its Impact on Sexuality and Health

Overview

Journal Medicina (Kaunas)

Publisher MDPI

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2022 Dec 23

PMID 36556922

Authors

Pablo Gonzalez-Isaza

Rafael Sanchez-Borrego

Felix Lugo Salcedo

Nuria Rodriguez

Diana Velez Rizo

Irene Fusco

Silvia Callarelli

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Abstract

Objective: We evaluated the efficacy and safety of a device that uses electromagnetic technology to treat urinary incontinence, with an emphasis on health-related quality of life.

Methods: A total of 47 female subjects from 18 to 80 years old were enrolled. After block randomization, treatment consisted of 2 pulsed planar magnetic stimulation sessions per week for 4 weeks (8 sessions). Validated questionnaires: Female Sexual Function Index, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence: Short Form, and Pelvic Floor Bothersome. Follow-ups were performed at weeks 1, 9, and 14.

Results: The present study is one of the first clinical trials published evaluating the efficacy and safety of the electromagnetism-based device with flat configuration in patients with stress urinary incontinence, showing a reduction in PFBQ, ICQSF, and Oxford test scores during follow-up, and significantly at week 14 of follow-up, which implied a favorable impact on clinical outcomes, quality of life, and sexuality.

Conclusions: The improved results in the treatment group compared with the simulated group show that pulsed magnetic stimulation is a safe and attractive non-invasive alternative for patients who prefer non-surgical treatments.

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