Efemia Academy Webinar Series
Join us for a series of informative webinars!
Learn more about efemia, incontinence and what solutions you can offer to your patients.
Hosted by Darren Breen, Director of iMEDicare - Pelvic Health Naturally, Clare Bourne - Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Elliot Stackhouse National Sales Manager - iMEDicare Pelvic Health Naturally and Clodagh Kotrie - NHS Senior Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist.
These webinars will be available via the online video conferencing system 'Zoom'.
Each webinar will address a particular aspect of incontinence and highlight what solutions Efemia can assist with.
Efemia bladder support is a reusable easy-to-use continence product, which reduces urine leakage on exertion, helping you live an active life without worrying about leaking.
Designed by medical experts in urogynaecology, it was developed to reduce or prevent bladder leakage as an alternative to surgery and disposable products.
Why, When and for Who?
Key questions about efemia...
The device is inserted into the vagina until the handle rests tight up against the pubic bone/perineum and the support rings are completely through the vaginal opening, just like a tampon. The labia then cover the handle.
Why?
So you may live an acthive life without worrying about bladder leaks.
When?
Occasionally or daily. Up to 16 hoursper day.
For who?
Women 18 and over with stress urinary incontinence.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress Urinary Incontinence or ‘SUI’ is defined as leakage of urine on exertion.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Efemia
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How does the Efemia Bladder Support work?
The Efemia Bladder Support is a vaginal insert designed to reduce urine leakage due to stress incontinence. It supports the mid-urethra through the vaginal wall, right where the urethra should bend under strenuous activity to prevent leaks. The device gives the urethra a little extra push just when pressure on the abdomen increases.
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What is the Efemia Bladder Support?
The Efemia Bladder Support is a vaginal insert designed to reduce urine leakage due to stress incontinence. It supports the mid-urethra through the vaginal wall.
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How do you know that you need a vaginal support? When will pelvic floor exercises help?
It’s not easy to know. It can take some time before pelvic floor exercises produce results, so it’s essential to keep at it. However, it’s fair to expect that you’ll keep improving. The Efemia Bladder Support can be an option for you until you feel the desired effect from your pelvic floor exercises. You can also train other muscles without worrying about bladder lea
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Are there any side effects?
If you suffer from vaginal dryness, the device may cause some irritation or chafe on your labia or inside the vagina. If you feel it chafing or if you know you have a sensitive vulva, you can try applying some water-based lubricant to see if that helps.
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Will it cure my incontinence?
No, it will help you to keep dry during use. When you remove the device the effect of the device will be gone.
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Does a menstrual cup function similarly?
The rim of the menstrual cup pushing against the vagina can have the same effect. However, the idea is to place the menstrual cup as close to the uterus as possible to collect blood. The Efemia Bladder Support, on the other hand, has been designed to support the urethra in the right area every time it is used.
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What’s the difference between Contrelle, a TVT-operation and the Efemia Bladder Support?
Contrelle supports the bladder neck, and therefore functions differently to the Efemia Bladder Support, which supports the urethra. Contrelle is a disposable product, whereas the Efemia Bladder Support can be used for three months. TVT is a surgical method where a sling is placed under the urethra to provide support. The Efemia Bladder Support and TVT support the urethra in the same place
The benefits of the Efemia product
A non-surgical alternative
The Efemia Bladder Support is a non-surgical alternative to manage stress urinary incontinence. The principles behind the most common surgical methods to correct stress urinary incontinence are also behind the development of this CE-marked medical device.
Comfortable to use
The bladder support is made from soft, flexible medical grade silicone. Smooth all round, no edges can be felt.
Choose between 3 sizes
You can choose between three sizes: 30 mm, 35 mm and 40 mm. To determine the right size, we recommend that you begin with the smallest one, then try on from there. We offer a start set with all three sizes, allowing ample opportunity to find out which works best for you.
Sustainable
Reusable & environmentally friendly
The bladder support can be reused every day, up to 16 hours per day, for 3 months. This way you don’t have buy new products every week or month and doesn’t impact the environment as much. After three months you replace the device with a new one to ensure the product works optimally.
Helps when working out
Reliable during physical activity
The Efemia Bladder Support is reliable during exercise. The device has been designed to withstand extra intra-abdominal pressure caused by physical strain and exercise. Studies with Efemia showed that 86% of those who used the product during fitness- and crossfit training wanted to continue using the product (ref TVS4000 & TVS5000).
Simple to place
Easy to place correctly
Thanks to the design of the device it is easy to insert correctly. You do not need any help from any medical staff, you can easily insert it yourself at home and trust that it’s positioned as it should be.
Available from iMEDicare
Efemia is exclusively distributed by iMEDicare. Buy your Efemia bladder support now!