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Trine Lindholt Sønderby1,2, Marianne Glavind-Kristensen1, Pinar Bor1,2
1Kvindesygdomme og Fødsler, Aarhus Universitetshospital.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|June 11, 2026
Summary
Vaginal devices offer a promising conservative treatment for stress urinary incontinence in women. Proper professional guidance is key to ensuring patient satisfaction and effective management of this common condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects up to 50% of women aged 40-59.
- Stigma and communication barriers often delay medical care for SUI.
- Conservative management, including vaginal devices, is a first-line treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review five vaginal devices for SUI available in Denmark.
- To assess the efficacy, patient satisfaction, and side effects of these devices.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on vaginal devices for SUI.
- Included conventional pessaries and other vaginal devices.
Main Results:
- Included studies show promising results for vaginal devices in managing SUI.
- High patient satisfaction and tolerable side effects were reported.
- Proper device fitting is crucial for optimal outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Vaginal devices are effective conservative treatments for SUI.
- Professional guidance on device fitting is essential for successful management.
- Further research may explore long-term outcomes and patient adherence.
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