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Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common dysfunction of the pelvic floor, affecting 10-20% of all women, and up to 70% in the elderly general prevalence of 17% 20-year-old women and 38% in women over 60 years. It is estimated that only 25% of patients seek treatment for this debilitating condition.The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a device based on top flat magnetic stimulation to treat pelvic floor disorders especially female urinary incontinence.A total of 33 volunteer patients were divided into 5 groups according to the type of complaint. Subjects received 8 treatment sessions, with a frequency of twice a week with two different settings. Pelvic Floor Bother Questionnaire (PFBQ), Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ-12) and Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF) were compiled by all patients at the beginning and after 3 months from the end of the last treatment (3MFU).The patient's scores from validated Questionnaires significantly decreased (p 0.01) from baseline up to 3MFU inside most of the groups.The noninvasiveness and safety of device make this approach an interesting tool as alternative approach for pelvic floor dysfunctions . |
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