Until now, OAB with or without UUI has been treated mainly in two ways: with behavioral methods and/or patient education or using antimuscarinic drugs and/or beta 3 adrenergic receptor agonists. Unfortunately, the drugs might cause side effects in some women or were insufficiently effective, so the patients abandoned them. Methods In prospective, randomized, placebo controlled study, 80 women were enrolled, using radiofrequency in treating OAB and UUI. Based on ICIQ-OAB, ICIQ-OAB QoL, and ICIQ-FLUTSsex questionnaires, severity of OAB symptoms, QoL and detailed evaluation of female sexual matters associated with their lower urinary tract symptoms. RF was applied 4 times for 20 minutes, once a week. Two week after the completion of the treatment,as well as 3, 6 and 12 months, the level of OAB and UUI was reassessed and processed it statistically and evaluated the treatment effect.
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changed symptoms specific for OAB
Timeframe: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months