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Do you experience accidental bladder leaks before making it to the restroom? Are you on the search for the best incontinence underwear?
Although incontinence underwear may help conceal leaks you experience or prevent leaking to your clothes, it does not treat your underlying symptoms. If you struggle with bladder control or leaks, this may be a sign that you have overactive bladder.
What is Overactive Bladder?
Overactive bladder is an umbrella term that includes the frequent and urgent need to empty your bladder. One of the most common symptoms of overactive bladder is a sudden urge to urinate, resulting in unintentional urine loss which is referred to as incontinence.
Overactive bladder can affect 1 in 3 people in the United States over the age of 40.1,2 Though this bladder control issue may occur more often as people get older, it is not a normal part of aging.
You may be suffering from overactive bladder if:
• Urgency – You experience a sudden or compelling need to urinate with inability to hold urine or control it
• Urgency Incontinence – You experience an urgent need to urinate and have urinary leakage accidents or trouble holding urine before making it to the restroom
• Frequency – You go to the restroom to urinate so often that it disrupts your life—typically 8 or more times a day
• Nocturia – You wake up more than 1 time per night because you need to urinate
The good news, there are treatment options available to help regain control of your bladder. The Florida Bladder Institute is now offering Axonics® Therapy, a long-lasting solution that is clinically proven to help regain bladder control and deliver clinically meaningful improvements in quality of life*.
What is Axonics Therapy?
Axonics Therapy is an advanced treatment option that works by providing gentle stimulation to the nerves that control the bladder and bowel, which can help restore normal control and result in symptom improvement.
If you and your doctor believe you are a candidate for Axonics Therapy, you will first try the therapy for a brief test period that allows you and your doctor to see if the therapy provides satisfactory reduction of your symptoms. If it is determined that the therapy is right for you, you will have an outpatient procedure where a miniaturized Axonics implant is placed just beneath the skin in the upper part of your buttock.
What are the benefits of Axonics Therapy?
Axonics Therapy provides the possibility of saying goodbye to bladder leaks!
Long-lasting symptom relief: Designed to provide therapy for at least 15 years, providing a long-term solution for your symptoms
Clinically proven results:
• 93% of treated patients achieved clinically significant improvements* at 2-years3
• 94% of patients were satisfied with their therapy3
*50% or greater reduction in symptoms
References:
1. Coyne KS, et al. The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in the USA, the UK and Sweden: results from the Epidemiology of LUTS (EpiLUTS) study. BJUI
International. 2009;(104): 352-360. US Census Reporter https://censusreporter.org/profiles/01000US-united-states/
2. Census Reporter website. https://censusreporter.org/profiles/ 01000us-united-states/. Accessed July 19, 2019.
3. Pezzella A, McCrery R, Lane F, et al. Two-year outcomes of the ARTISAN-SNM study for the treatment of urinary urgency incontinence using the Axonics rechargeable sacral neuromodulation system [in press]. Neurourol Urodyn. 2021.
Important Safety Information: Implantation and use of the Axonics System incurs risk beyond those normally associated with surgery, some of which may necessitate surgical intervention. Results and experiences may vary and are unique to each patient. No promise or guarantee is made about specific results or experiences. For more information about safety and potential risks, go to: www.axonics.com/isi. Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale and use by, or on the order of, a physician. © 2020 Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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