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By the way, doctor: Should I get an implant to treat an overactive bladder?

Publication: Harvard Women's Health Watch
Publication Date: 01-NOV-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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By the way, doctor

Should I get an implant to treat an overactive bladder?

Q. I'm 80 and suffer from an overactive bladder that hasn't responded to the usual treatments. My urologist is recommending an Interstim neuromodulator. What are the pros and cons of this therapy?

A. The Interstim neuromodulator is a small, surgically implanted device that's used to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder, a condition in which the bladder muscles contract suddenly, causing an abrupt and urgent need to urinate and sometimes urine leakage or incontinence. Many...

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