Bladder leakage can affect your exercise routine, daily plans and confidence. Emsella offers a non-invasive way to stimulate pelvic floor muscles while you remain fully clothed.
At MyColonDoc in Phoenix, Dr. Aisha Akhtar’s team can discuss your symptoms and whether Emsella fits your care plan. A consultation comes first: the right treatment depends on the cause of your symptoms and your health history.
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Emsella uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to stimulate pelvic floor muscle contractions. Its intended use includes rehabilitation of weak pelvic muscles and improvement of neuromuscular control for urinary incontinence.
The treatment takes place while you sit on a specialized chair. No internal probe, incision or anesthesia is required. You remain fully clothed throughout the session.
Emsella is one possible part of pelvic floor care. Your provider may also discuss other options, including pelvic floor physical therapy, guided exercises, bladder training or treatment for an underlying condition.
For suitable patients, treatment goals may include:
If urgency, frequent urination or postpartum changes are your main concern, explain them during your consultation. These symptoms do not automatically mean that pelvic floor strengthening is the appropriate treatment.
Your progress can be assessed through practical changes: how often leakage occurs, whether you need pads, and how symptoms affect your daily routine. Individual results vary.
Pelvic floor function is one aspect of sexual health. Some patients ask about changes in muscle tone, sensation or confidence during intimacy when discussing pelvic floor treatment.
These concerns deserve an individual assessment. Emsella should not be presented as a guaranteed way to improve orgasm, vaginal tightness or sexual sensation, or as a treatment for every sexual health condition. Pain, discomfort or changes in sexual function may require a different evaluation and care plan.
You may want to discuss Emsella if you experience:
A consultation is required to determine candidacy. Not every urinary symptom is caused by weak pelvic muscles, and strengthening is not the right approach for every pelvic floor problem.
Emsella is used for urinary incontinence in both women and men. Your provider will review your symptoms, previous treatment and medical history before recommending it.
After childbirth, discuss leakage, pressure, discomfort or other changes with your care team. Timing and treatment suitability depend on your recovery and clinical assessment. Emsella does not replace postpartum follow-up or an individualized rehabilitation plan.
Tell the office about all implanted devices, metal implants, previous procedures, medications and medical conditions before scheduling treatment.
The manufacturer states that treatment should not be applied to patients with electronic or metal implants. Also disclose pregnancy or possible pregnancy, an IUD, recent surgery and any pelvic symptoms so the provider can apply the device’s full screening instructions.
This is not a complete list of contraindications or precautions. The treating provider must determine whether Emsella is appropriate for you.
Discuss when your symptoms started, what triggers them and what you hope to improve. Your provider reviews your health history, evaluates candidacy and explains appropriate treatment options.
You sit on the Emsella chair while fully clothed. Treatment lasts approximately 28 minutes. You will feel tingling and pelvic floor muscle contractions.
Tell your provider if you experience pain or uncomfortable sensations. Treatment should be stopped and assessed if uncomfortable pain occurs.
A typical plan consists of six sessions over approximately three weeks, often scheduled twice weekly. The exact plan is individualized.
Some patients notice changes during the series, while others improve more gradually. Follow-up helps assess your response and whether any further care or maintenance is appropriate.
There is generally no planned downtime. Most patients resume normal daily activities after their session. Follow any individual instructions from your provider.
Emsella and Emsculpt NEO focus on different muscle groups. Emsella targets the pelvic floor, while abdominal Emsculpt NEO treatment targets core muscles.
If you have both pelvic floor concerns and abdominal strengthening goals, ask whether a combined approach is suitable. Combining services is optional and depends on your evaluation.
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You will feel tingling and muscle contractions. Sensations vary. Tell your provider immediately about pain so treatment can be stopped and assessed rather than continuing through discomfort.
No. You remain fully clothed while seated on the chair. The office will explain any preparation instructions before your visit.
Treatment takes approximately 28 minutes. Allow additional time for preparation and discussion with your treatment team.
A typical course includes six sessions over approximately three weeks. Your provider may recommend a customized schedule based on your needs and response.
Most patients can resume their usual activities without planned downtime. Follow any personalized instructions given by your provider.
Some patients notice improvement after several sessions, while others experience gradual changes after completing the series. There is no guaranteed timeline or outcome.
Results vary. Follow-up helps determine whether your progress is maintained and whether additional sessions or another approach should be considered.
Sexual health has many contributing factors. Discuss concerns about pelvic floor function, sensation or intimacy during your consultation. Specific sexual outcomes should not be assumed or guaranteed from Emsella treatment.
Yes, the treatment is used for urinary incontinence in women and men. Safety screening and an individual evaluation determine whether it is appropriate for you.
Electronic or metal implants can prevent treatment. Pregnancy and other medical circumstances also need to be disclosed during screening. Your provider will use the device’s full contraindications and precautions to determine eligibility.
Not necessarily. Physical therapy can address coordination and other individual pelvic floor needs. Discuss whether it, Emsella or another option is appropriate for your diagnosis.
Do not assume your plan covers Emsella. Ask the office and your insurer to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs before treatment.
Contact the office for current consultation and treatment fees. The team can explain available packages and payment options for your recommended plan.
If urinary leakage or pelvic floor concerns are affecting your life, start with a conversation. Dr. Aisha Akhtar’s team at MyColonDoc can help you understand whether Emsella is appropriate and what other care may be needed.
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Individual results vary. Treatment recommendations follow a consultation and safety screening.
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