Find Lasting Relief from Overactive Bladder
Discover InterStim™ therapy, a proven, long-term solution that goes beyond daily medications to address the root cause of OAB symptoms and help you regain control of your life.
Start Your JourneyThe Daily Challenge of OAB
Overactive Bladder (OAB) isn't just a physical condition; it's a constant disruption that can impact your confidence, social life, and overall well-being. This section explores the common symptoms and the two primary paths for advanced treatment.
Urgency
A sudden, overwhelming need to urinate that's difficult to control, often leading to anxiety about finding a restroom in time.
Frequency
Urinating more than 8 times in 24 hours, constantly interrupting your day and planning around bathroom breaks.
Urge Incontinence
The involuntary leakage of urine that can occur with a sudden urge, impacting confidence and daily activities.
Nocturia
Waking up two or more times during the night to urinate, leading to disrupted sleep, fatigue, and irritability.
Path 1: Daily Medications
This approach uses pills to manage symptoms by targeting the bladder muscle.
- ●Mechanism: Primarily relaxes the bladder muscle to reduce contractions.
- ●Side Effects: Often causes systemic issues like dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision.
- ●Adherence: Over 70% of patients stop taking OAB meds within 6 months due to side effects or lack of efficacy.
Path 2: InterStim Therapy
This therapy restores normal bladder function by addressing the root cause.
- ●Mechanism: Gently stimulates sacral nerves to restore proper brain-bladder communication.
- ●Side Effects: Avoids medication-related side effects. Potential for site pain or infection.
- ●Adherence: A long-term, implanted solution that works continuously without daily pills.
Restoring the Connection
OAB is often caused by a miscommunication between your brain and bladder. InterStim therapy doesn't just mask symptoms; it helps restore this vital connection. This section visualizes how the therapy works and highlights its unique "try it first" approach.
The Problem: Faulty Signals
In OAB, the sacral nerves send incorrect signals to the brain, causing the bladder to contract when it shouldn't. This leads to symptoms of urgency and frequency. Conventional treatments often focus on the bladder muscle itself, not this underlying communication issue.
The Unique "Test Run" Advantage
Before committing to a permanent implant, InterStim therapy offers a mandatory trial period. You get to "test drive" the therapy to see if it provides significant relief. If you experience at least a 50% reduction in symptoms, it's a strong predictor of long-term success. This unique feature empowers you to make an informed decision with confidence.
Proven, Quantifiable Results
InterStim therapy is backed by decades of clinical data and real-world experience from over 400,000 patients worldwide. This interactive dashboard showcases the therapy's sustained effectiveness, its superior impact on quality of life compared to medications, and its long-term reliability.
Sustained Therapeutic Success
Shows the percentage of patients experiencing significant symptom improvement over time.
Quality of Life Improvement
InterStim provides 3x greater improvements in OAB quality of life compared to medications.
Daily Symptom Reduction
Average reduction in daily leakage episodes before and after InterStim therapy.
Long-Term Reliability
The InterStim™ Micro and InterStim™ X systems are designed to last for up to 15 years, minimizing the need for replacement surgeries.
Benefits Beyond the Bladder
Effective OAB management with InterStim does more than just control symptoms—it can have a profound positive impact on your overall health and well-being. This section explores the connection between better bladder control, improved sleep, and a healthier life, and presents the device options available.
The Path to Better Health
Control OAB
Reduced nightly voids (nocturia).
Improve Sleep
Fewer interruptions lead to more restorative sleep.
Enhance Longevity
Good sleep is linked to a longer, healthier life and reduced risk of chronic diseases.
Your Device, Your Choice
InterStim™ X
The recharge-free option offering over a decade of battery life (up to 15 years on low energy settings) for maximum convenience.