Intravaginal Pulsed Contractile Radiofrequency for Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment; A Safety Study.

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Gynecology
• Medical Devices

Background:

• Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) significantly impacts women's quality of life.
• Current SUI treatments have varying efficacy and patient acceptance.
• Radiofrequency (RF) therapy presents a novel, office-based treatment approach.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the efficacy and safety of transvaginal RF treatment for SUI.
• To evaluate the impact of RF treatment on quality of life (QOL) and incontinence frequency.

Main Methods:

• A pilot-safety study involving 28 women with SUI.
• Treatment involved a 3-session course of intravaginal RF therapy (thermic and contractile phases).
• Efficacy was assessed via voiding diaries, I-QOL questionnaires, Q-tip tests, and pad tests at multiple follow-up points.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements were observed in the mean I-QOL total score and 24-hour pad test results.
• A notable reduction in daily incontinence episodes and Q-tip test values was recorded.
• All observed changes were statistically significant (P=0.001) across follow-up visits.

Conclusions:

• Transvaginal RF treatment is a potentially convenient and effective method for managing SUI.
• The therapy demonstrated significant positive effects on patient-reported QOL and objective measures of incontinence.