[Electrostimulation of the pelvic floor. A simple method of treating urinary incontinence]

Urinary incontinence is a very common condition affecting several hundred thousand Norwegian women. Traditional methods of treatment have often given unsatisfactory results, and many patients either do not seek help or are considered unsuitable for treatment. Electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor is a fairly new method of treating urinary incontinence. It is safe, simple, inexpensive and well tolerated. It cures or improves more than 50% of patients. More widespread use should save considerable amounts of money for the health services, and should improve the quality of life for many patients. It is recommended that electrostimulation therapy be made easily available in primary health care.