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ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Other non-surgical
options for managing female stress urinary incontinence include medications,
absorbent pads, external devices worn to block the urethra, or pelvic
floor muscle rehabilitation using Kegel exercises, biofeedback or
electrical stimulation. Surgical options include bladder sling/suspension
procedures, injectable bulking agents, and implantation of an artificial
urinary sphincter. Studies using these various treatment alternatives
have shown a wide range of success rates. For more information about
these alternative treatments, contact your physician.
HOW TO USE THE FEMSOFT INSERT
You should expect
that it will take 1-2 weeks or more to learn to use the FemSoft Insert,
depending on your frequency of use. Be patient with yourself while
learning to use the FemSoft Insert. For the first week or so, use
the FemSoft Insert during unstressful periods when you have plenty
of time. If you do not understand the instructions, or are having
difficulty using the FemSoft Insert, consult your physician for additional
training.
Know Your Anatomy:
To properly use
the FemSoft Insert you will need to understand the anatomy in your
genital area to identify the urethra where the FemSoft Insert will
be inserted.
Note the location
of the opening to the urethra in relationship to the vaginal opening
and the clitoris. Use a mirror to locate and become familiar with
the location of your own urethral and vaginal openings and clitoris.
You may want to use a mirror while you are learning to use the FemSoft
Insert. With experience, many women will be able to insert the FemSoft
Insert without a mirror.
Using the FemSoft Insert:
• Use the FemSoft
Insert during the day when protection is needed from leaking accidents.
Remove the FemSoft Insert, empty your bladder and replace with a new
insert at least once every 6 hours, even if you do not need to urinate.
Remove at night for sleep.
• The FemSoft Insert is not intended to prevent normal urination.
Remove the FemSoft Insert when you need to urinate. Insert a new FemSoft
Insert after urination.
• The FemSoft Insert can be used during menstruation if desired. If
sanitary pads are used, the FemSoft Insert may not be needed during
menstruation.
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