About Neurostimulation

Our medical technologies including neurostimulation for bladder control, help make it possible for millions of people to resume everyday activities, return to work, and live better, longer.

What Is It?

It is an implantable device that stimulates the sacral nerves with mild electrical pulses. To help discover if neurostimulation will work for you, your doctor may offer a trial assessment, so you can try neurostimulation without making a long-term commitment.
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Benefits and Risks

Neurostimulation may offer several benefits, including freedom from the embarrassment of leaks. It may also help reduce the need to interrupt your sleep due to waking many times during the night to urinate. Side effects may include pain, skin irritation, infection, device problems, and lead (thin wire) movement. These conditions were generally resolvable in the clinical study.
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Questions and Answers

Find answers to your questions about neurostimulation, including information to help you talk to your doctor about treatment options.
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Personal Stories

Read about the experiences of people who have received neurostimulation for overactive bladder. You’ll learn first-hand what life was like for these particular individuals, both before and after treatment.
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Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.

Last updated: 3 Jun 2009