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Interstim

What Is InterStim Therapy?

InterStim Therapy is indicated for people with urinary retention and the symptoms of overactive bladder including urinary urge incontinence and significant symptoms of urgency-frequency in selected individuals.* The therapy uses a small implanted medical device to send mild electrical pulses to a nerve located just above the tailbone. This nerve, called the sacral nerve, controls the bladder and surrounding muscles that manage urinary function. The electrical stimulation may eliminate or reduce certain bladder control symptoms in some people.

A physician's examination and evaluation can determine whether you are a candidate for InterStim Therapy.

InterStim Therapy may eliminate or reduce symptoms caused by bladder control problems.

* InterStim Therapy does not treat symptoms of stress incontinence. InterStim Therapy has not been studied in pregnant patients, pediatric patients, patients with diabetes or patients with multiple sclerosis. It is not intended for patients with mechanical obstructions such as benign prostatic hypertrophy, cancer or urethral strictures.