Have you heard of Elitone? It seems like a nice example of actually using tech to help women-specific issues but I have no idea if all the science backs it up or if it's just something that sounds like a good idea but will either do nothing or cause problems
DISCLAIMER: This answer is not to be used as a form of diagnosis or prescription for treatment. It is for educational use only!
Checking out their website it seems pretty interesting — and not dangerous. The only contraindication I can think of is having a heart pacer, as electric currents can interfere with that.
However, I have yet to read the actual clinical trial; even if it’s “FDA approved” I prefer reading it before making a formal opinion. If you are hesitant to use it, here are a couple suggestions:
-Find a care provider who can do virtual or in person consultations and ask whether they feel it’s right for you. They can be a MD, DO, or other doctor; or another professional such as an NP, midwife, nurse-midwife, or physical therapist. You don’t need their approval or disapproval to make a decision, but it helps to hear a professional opinion when forming your own.
-If you still do not feel comfortable with the Elitone device, and can not or do not wish to seek physical therapy, then you can practice your kegels at home. When urinating, do your best to stop it mid-flow: the muscles you feel are the muscles that make up your kegels. Once or twice a day, whenever you go about or business or sit down, contract and relax those muscles ten times; then hold them in for ten seconds and letting them relax for ten seconds several times. This is a general go-to when people find that they have weakened kegels.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT KEGEL EXERCISES SHOULD ONLY BE DONE IF THE PELVIC FLOOR IS WEAK. If you have tight kegels, then it will only make them worse! So be certain that you have a weak pelvic floor before implementing them.
