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Overactive Bladder

If you suffer from any of the symptoms of overactive bladder, you’re not alone. More than 33 million Americans live with OAB.1 Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy may be an option to help you manage your symptoms.

About the Evaluation

If you have not had success with other treatments or could not tolerate them, talk to your doctor about the evaluation for Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy (Sacral Neuromodulation, delivered by the InterStim® System). During the evaluation, you'll have the opportunity to test Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy before making a long-term commitment. The evaluation generally lasts several days. Before and during the evaluation, you'll be asked to track your symptoms to help determine how well Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy works for you.
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Your Healthcare Team

Talk to your primary care doctor, urologist, urogynecologist, or gynecologist about treating your bladder control problem today.
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Insurance Coverage

Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy is covered in all 50 states and Puerto Rico by Medicare, as well as by many private insurance companies.
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Questions and Answers

See answers to commonly asked questions about the evaluation and how Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy may relieve overactive bladder symptoms.
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Personal Stories

Read about the experiences of people who kept searching for a treatment option that would improve their bladder control. You’ll learn first-hand what life was like for these particular individuals, both before and after treatment.
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Ambassador Program

If you are considering Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, you can talk to someone about his or her experience with the InterStim Sysem.
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Reference

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Current Medical Research and Opinion 2004;20(6):791-801

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