Urology

There are several forms of electrical stimulation (also known as "neromodulation" and "Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation" or TENS) that can reduce both stress and urge incontinence. This type of therapy involves using mild electrical pulses to stimulate the nerves that control the bladder and sphincter muscles. This stabilizes and strengthens the muscles in the lower pelvis, and stimulates contraction of the urethral muscles. The pulses can be delivered through skin patches or electrodes temporarily placed in the vagina or rectum.

Another form of electrical stimulation is the sacral nerve stimulator, a sort of pacemaker for the bladder. Like a pacemaker, it is implanted under the skin, which requires a small surgical procedure.

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