Frequently asked questions about incontinence
When you come for your first consultation, we take the time to do a thorough screening of your incontinence, as well as your general physical and mental health.
We talk openly about everything, including any lifestyle factors that may be at play.
I also perform an ultrasound scan of your pelvic floor and bladder to see how well you control your muscles and bladder emptying.
That's why it's a good idea to wait to go to the toilet until after the examination.
We will determine if you have stress, urge or neurological incontinence.
In addition, we will perform an advanced body composition measurement and a screening of your body's balance and health with the Inbody770 system.
Read more about this further down.
I will then guide you on what type of pelvic floor training would be best for you.
We will discuss our expectations for the treatment together and make a plan based on the results of the examination and the measures we agree on.
You can feel confident about the whole process as we plan your course carefully.
You will also receive your first treatment with shockwave and EMTT.
It's important to me that we go in-depth to ensure we implement the right treatment strategy to help you regain quality of life in your sex life.
If diet and lifestyle adjustments are needed, we work with external specialists to support you in the best possible way.
I offer an effective and side-effect-free treatment for incontinence with shockwave and EMTT.
The goal is for you to regain a higher quality of life with better control over your urination and renewed self-confidence.
The treatment works by shockwave and EMTT stimulating the release of growth factors in the bladder system, pelvic floor nerves, muscles and blood vessels.
These processes help you gain greater control over your urination without the unpleasant side effects that often come with medication or surgery.
A standard course of treatment consists of 4-8 treatments, depending on the degree of your incontinence and how long it has been going on.
The clinic is the only one in Denmark to offer this innovative combination treatment, where both muscles and nervous system are stimulated, combined with traditional training.
Stress incontinence: Imagine laughing at a funny joke, sneezing unexpectedly, or lifting a shopping bag - and suddenly you experience a small leak.
That's stress incontinence.
It happens when the pelvic floor muscles and sphincter muscles in the urethra are weakened.
When there is sudden pressure from activities like coughing, laughing or exercise, these weakened muscles cannot hold back urine, leading to leakage.
This is where it's important to retrain the muscles and stimulate the nervous system for more control.
Possible causes:
- Childbirth: Vaginal birth can weaken the muscles needed for bladder control and damage the bladder nerves.
- Prostate surgery in men.
- Age: Muscles can weaken with age.
- Obesity: Extra weight increases pressure on the bladder and surrounding muscles.
Urge incontinence: Have you ever felt a sudden, overwhelming urge to use the toilet and found that you couldn't make it in time? It's urge incontinence, sometimes called "overactive bladder." It feels like your bladder is sending a super urgent message to "Go now!" even when it's not full.
Here we work to increase your muscle control, but also to calm and balance your nervous system.
EMTT plays a crucial role in this treatment.
Possible causes:
- Bladder infections: These can irritate the bladder and cause strong cravings.
- Neurological disorders: Conditions such as stroke or Parkinson's disease can disrupt signals between the brain and bladder.
- Diabetes: High blood sugar levels can lead to frequent urination and increase the risk of urge incontinence.
Neurogenic incontinence: The brain, spinal cord and nervous system work together to control the bladder.
However, if there is a disruption in this system, such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis or other nerve disorders, it can lead to neurogenic incontinence.
This can manifest as unexpected leaks or an inability to empty the bladder completely.
Treatment focuses on regaining control of the nervous system and the signals to the bladder.
Possible causes:
- Spinal cord damage: Damage to the spinal cord can disrupt the nerve signals that control bladder control.
- Diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's: These diseases can affect the nerves that regulate bladder function.
- Birth defects: Conditions such as spina bifida, where the spinal cord doesn't develop properly, can cause this type of incontinence.
A single shockwave treatment in combination with EMTT costs 1,500 Danish kroner. I am the first in Denmark to work with this combination of Shockwave and EMTT in a holistic setup, where we see a higher effect due to the increased stimuli on the entire nervous system and more muscles in the pelvic floor than with shockwave alone.
Treatment is personal, discreet and in a locked room. The price for the first consultation is between 1,700 and 2,400 Danish kroner.
The Focused Shockwave and EMTT male incontinence treatment involves treating the perineum (bladder and prostate) with shockwaves.
The sound waves stimulate the nerves, muscles and blood vessels in the area, giving you better control over your pelvic floor.
A possible "side effect" is an improved erection.
The treatment lasts approximately 20-30 minutes and follows the latest research-based protocols with the most advanced equipment.
After the shockwave treatment, we stimulate the entire area and nervous system with EMTT to increase the release of growth factors that help regenerate the bladder system.
The treatment is painless and cannot be compared to previous experiences of shockwave treatment in other areas of the body - you will only feel a slight tingling sensation.
You are of course welcome to bring your partner to the treatment if it makes you feel more comfortable.
There are no known side effects of treatment and you will be able to continue sexual activity as normal throughout the course of treatment.
The treatment of female incontinence with focused shockwave and EMTT involves treating the bladder and pelvic floor musculature.
The sound waves stimulate the pelvic floor nerves, muscles and blood vessels, giving you better control over your pelvic floor.
The treatment lasts approximately 20-30 minutes and follows the latest research-based protocols with the most advanced equipment.
After the shockwave treatment, we stimulate the entire area and nervous system with EMTT to increase the release of growth factors that help regenerate the bladder system.
The goal is for you to regain control of your urination and not have to know the location of every restroom on your way.
The treatment is painless and cannot be compared to shockwave treatment in other areas of the body - you will only feel a slight tingling sensation.
You are of course welcome to bring your partner to the treatment if it makes you feel more comfortable.
There are no known side effects of the treatment and you will be able to continue with sexual activity as normal throughout the treatment.
Shockwave and EMTT treatment is supported by good studies and I have presented a breakthrough in this field in London in October 2023.
We always start with a thorough ultrasound scan of the pelvic floor at the first treatment.
We do this to ensure that you have the necessary control over your pelvic floor muscles.
This way, we can help you initiate the right pelvic floor training.
We also measure your ability to empty your bladder completely and assess the thickness of the bladder wall.
The scan helps us target the precise structures during treatment as we can adjust the depth of the sound waves.
The clinic has the latest and most advanced scanning equipment, specifically designed for superficial structures and blood vessels.
To give you a deeper insight into your health and identify any risk factors to your overall health, we offer an advanced analysis at the first treatment with InBody770.
The InBody 770 is an advanced body analysis machine that measures body composition, muscle mass, fat percentage and much more.
This machine provides accurate and detailed measurements, making it a useful complement to treatment.
The analysis can also help predict how your body will respond to the shockwave treatment.
You also have the option to have new measurements taken in connection with any boost treatments after the initial course.
This way you can see how changes in your lifestyle affect your continence and health.
