Adjustable Continence Therapy

An adjustable continence therapy device consists of small silicone balloons that are surgically placed under the bladder. Once adjusted, the balloons help protect against accidental leaking of urine by restoring the amount of pressure required to retain urine. It is used to treat stress urinary incontinence problems.

For Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women

Stress urinary incontinence is the most common type of urinary incontinence in women aged 25 to 65 years, with up to 1 in 4 women being affected at some time. When standard treatments do not work, adjustable continence therapy (ACT®) from Medtronic can bring relief from the embarrassment and difficulties caused by urinary incontinence.

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For Stress Urinary Incontinence in Men

Stress urinary incontinence is a common problem for men after prostate surgery, with up to two-thirds of such men being affected to some degree after their surgery. When conventional treatments have not worked, adjustable continence therapy (ProACT™) from Medtronic can bring relief from the embarrassment and difficulties caused by urinary incontinence.

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Last updated: 28 Jul 2009

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