Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

This unique technology revolutionizes intimate health and wellness by providing those suffering from incontinence with a completely non-invasive option. Emsella is a great option for patients of any age who desire solution for urinary incontinence and improvement in their quality of life. If you are concerned about urinary incontinence, frequent nighttime urination or constantly having the urge to urinate, you are a perfect candidate for Emsella. 

Ask anyone who has dealt with pelvic floor dysfunction first-hand, and they’ll tell you just how critical it is to keep these muscles strong and healthy. Signs of incontinence include:

• Constantly needing to use the bathroom, and feelings of urgency when you need to go

• Involuntary leakage from your bladder or bowel, often when laughing, coughing, sneezing, or exercising, which can be a major source of undeserved embarrassment
• Difficulty fully emptying your bladder or bowels when you are in the restroom, often leading to feelings of anxiety about needing to go again

For people who suffer from Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), pelvic floor therapy can be a gamechanger. A variety of factors can lead to weak PFMs, but two of the most common causes are childbirth in women and prostate removal surgery in men. Fortunately, both have been shown to respond well to targeted pelvic floor treatment.

In addition, PFMs are strongly associated with sexual function in both women and men. Research shows that women who strengthen their PFMs experience improved blood flow to their pubic region, enhancing sexual stimulation and arousal. This can lead to increased vaginal lubrication, enhanced relaxation of vaginal muscles, and improvements in feelings of pain experienced during intercourse. All of these benefits are consistent with one ultimate outcome: stronger, more frequent orgasms.

Men also see strong benefits from pelvic floor therapy. In a 2014 research article for the Journal of Sexual Medicine aptly titled “Erectile Hydraulics”, the authors discuss how strong PFMs are critical to achieving and maintaining a firm erection. Much like women, men benefit from increased blood flow to the pubic region. Pelvic floor therapy has been strongly associated with improvements in ED, as well as enhanced ability to delay premature ejaculation.

The standard therapy is something called a Kegel exercise: a low-cost and highly validated muscular strengthening treatment. Sounds great, right? So, what’s the catch?

The problem is doing Kegels correctly isn’t as easy as it sounds without specialized instruction. One study found that even among women who reported prior knowledge of Kegels, nearly a quarter could not correctly perform the exercise at baseline. Those who could still reported practicing less than twice a week. Like most muscular work, a Kegel exercise program requires time and consistent practice in order to improve control. And given the stressful, embarrassing nature of urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction, waiting for results can be really frustrating.

In some cases, Emsella has shown promise in helping with erectile dysfunction (ED). The strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles, which is a result of Emsella treatments, can improve blood flow and nerve activity in the pelvic region. These improvements are beneficial since good blood flow and nerve function are critical components of a healthy erectile response.

Yes, this is effective for male urinary incontinence, particularly stress and urge incontinence. By inducing supramaximal pelvic floor muscle contractions, it helps to re-educate and strengthen these muscles, providing better control over bladder function.

Good candidates for Emsella are men who suffer from urinary incontinence, particularly those who have not found relief through traditional exercises. Additionally, men looking for a non-surgical solution for this concern, may be good candidates for Emsella.