Urinary leakage and EMSELLA: start with the right questions.
Leaking during a run, a laugh or a sudden urge can change the way you plan a day. You do not need to choose a treatment before asking for help. Start by understanding the symptoms, then discuss the options with an appropriate healthcare professional.
Not all leakage is the same
Stress incontinence describes leakage associated with pressure, such as coughing, sneezing or exercise. Urge incontinence involves a sudden need to urinate that can be difficult to defer. Some people experience both. A useful assessment considers the pattern, when it began and other symptoms rather than assuming muscle strengthening is the answer to every bladder concern.
Where EMSELLA fits
EMSELLA is a chair-based device that uses electromagnetic stimulation to produce pelvic-floor contractions. The session is performed fully clothed, without an internal applicator. An EMSELLA treatment takes 28 minutes. At your consultation, we’ll discuss whether a series is right for you.
The device experience is only one part of the decision. Ask what improvement is realistic for your symptoms, how the response will be measured and what happens if the proposed plan does not help.
Compare the alternatives
Pelvic-floor muscle training, pelvic-health physical therapy, bladder training, lifestyle changes, medication or other clinical treatment may be discussed depending on the cause. Ask which options fit your situation, whether they can be combined and whether referral should come first.
What to bring to a consultation
- The situations in which leakage happens and how it affects you
- When symptoms started and whether they have changed
- Relevant pregnancy, birth, surgery and treatment history
- Medications, implanted devices and other screening information
- Your priorities: exercise, comfort, urgency or confidence in daily activities
Share this information privately with the clinician, not through a general marketing message form.
Questions about the treatment plan
- What is the likely cause of my symptoms?
- Is EMSELLA suitable for that problem and my medical history?
- What device-specific exclusions apply?
- What alternatives should I consider?
- How many visits are proposed, and why?
- How will we measure progress and decide whether to continue?
- What costs and follow-up are included?
- Whom should I contact if symptoms change?
Common questions
Does being fully clothed mean no screening is needed?
No. Discuss pregnancy, implanted devices and relevant medical history before treatment. The provider should explain the device-specific restrictions.
Is this a replacement for pelvic-floor physical therapy?
Not automatically. Physical therapy evaluates function and can address issues beyond strength alone. Ask which approach fits the assessment rather than treating the options as interchangeable.
Can I combine pelvic-floor and core goals?
Core to Floor combines pelvic-floor treatment with core strengthening. Ask what each component contributes and how the overall plan will be assessed.
When should I seek medical care instead of a cosmetic consultation?
New or unexplained urinary symptoms deserve medical evaluation. Pain, blood in urine, difficulty passing urine or sudden changes should be discussed promptly with a healthcare professional.
Your next step
Read about EMSELLA at Le Sommet, call (801) 348-3674 for appointment guidance, or choose a consultation through Vagaro.
Further reading
- NIDDK: Bladder control problems — symptom patterns, diagnosis and treatment options.
- NIDDK: Pelvic-floor muscle exercises — understanding pelvic-floor training.