Interventional procedure overview of transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation for urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence is when people have problems controlling their bladder. They may have a sudden need to urinate that leads to leaks (urge incontinence) or urine may leak with exercise, coughing, laughing or sneezing (stress incontinence). It's possible to have both stress and urge urinary incontinence together. This procedure uses external electrodes placed on to the skin (transcutaneous), to stimulate nerves and muscles (neuromuscular) in the pelvic floor. The aim is to strengthen the pelvic floor and reduce leaks.