ArticleBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Is It Possible to Improve Urinary Incontinence and Quality of Life in Female Patients? A Clinical Evaluation of the Efficacy of Top Flat Magnetic Stimulation Technology.
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- Evaluation of Possible Side Effects in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence with Magnetic Stimulation.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Pooled it
- Comparison of High-Intensity Electromagnetic Therapy and Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises in Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of women's health · 2026Trial
- Flat Magnetic Stimulation in the Conservative Management of Mild Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Retrospective Observational Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Observational
- Myostatin Changes in Females with UI after Magnetic Stimulation: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Changes in Pelvic Floor Ultrasonographic Features after Flat Magnetic Stimulation in Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain and Levator Ani Muscle Hypertonicity.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Observational
- Flat Magnetic Stimulation for Urge Urinary Incontinence.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Flat Magnetic Stimulation for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A 3-Month Follow-Up Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- A Qualitative and Quantitative Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Magnetic Stimulation in Women with Urinary Incontinence Symptoms and Pelvic Floor Disorders.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Flat Magnetic Stimulation for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Prospective Comparison Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Approach of Chronic Pelvic Pain with Top Flat Magnetic Stimulation.Advances in urology · 2023Article
- Pulsed Magnetic Stimulation for Stress Urinary Incontinence and Its Impact on Sexuality and Health.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
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Abstract
Background and Objectives: Urinary incontinence is the accidental loss of urine that can occur at any age, especially among women over 50; however, its prevalence is increasing. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a device that uses Top Flat Magnetic Stimulation for the management of women with mixed urinary incontinence. Materials and Methods: A total of 50 female patients underwent a total of six treatment sessions performed twice a week for three consecutive weeks, for 28 min. Three questionnaires were used for the evaluation of the urinary improvements: Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF), Incontinence Questionnaire Overactive Bladder Module (ICIQ-OAB), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-Short Form (IIQ-7). The questionnaires were compiled immediately before each treatment, within the treatment period (until the sixth treatment session), and up to 3 months of follow-up. Results: Improvement in quality of life is observed according to the results of the questionnaire, already after six sessions and at three months follow-up. ICIQ-UI-SF’s average score at baseline was 20.2 (±1.1), and it significantly declined (p < 0.01) to 1.8 (±2.4) after six sessions and to 4.8 (±2.8) at 3 months follow-up; ICIQ-OAB’s average score significantly decreased (p < 0.01) from 10.4 (±3.2) at baseline to 1.4 (±0.8) after six sessions and 2.3 (±1.6) at 3 months follow-up. IIQ-7’s average score significantly decreased (p < 0.01) from 20.2 (±1.7) at baseline to 0.4 (±0.5) after six sessions and to 4.7 (±2.8) at 3 months follow-up. Conclusions: Our results suggest that Top Flat Magnetic Stimulation technology can reduce mixed urinary incontinence symptoms for all women examined, leading to an improvement in the patient quality of life and patient awareness of their pelvic floor area with good results.
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