Women report a tingling sensation where the GelPad contacts the skin. Internally, you should feel tightening, followed by 6 seconds of “hold” and then 6 seconds of “rest.” This sequence repeats 100x for a complete workout.  A few minutes into the workout, your skin may feel a little numb.

This treatment is based on a proven pelvic floor therapy called electrical muscle stimulation (EMS or e-stim). The device’s signal is similar to the current your brain uses to tell muscles to contract. ELITONE is specially developed to send signals safely and comfortably through the skin to treat stress urinary incontinence [unlike low-frequency devices like TENS for pain management].

Treatment outcomes vary by individual. Most women see a continued reduction in leaks after the initial 6-week therapy. We recommend periodic follow-up treatment sessions. For some women, this may be 3–4 sessions after a few months. For others, this may be a weekly maintenance session. After using ELITONE, some women have a better understanding of their pelvic floor muscles and can perform Kegels more effectively on their own for maintenance.

Some women report similarities to Kegel exercises, but not all. A common reason for ineffective Kegels according to one study is 25% of women do not perform Kegels correctly. They either contract the wrong muscles or fail to hold the contraction long enough, often because the muscles are already so weak. ELITONE does the Kegels longer and stronger than you can on your own. ELITONE also focuses on the muscles surrounding the urethra, instead of the entire pelvic floor structure.