Emsella Therapy

If you've tried Kegel exercises with little success, or you're looking for a solution that doesn't require surgery or medication, Emsella therapy might be exactly what you need.

Emsella is an FDA-cleared treatment that uses electromagnetic technology to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles — the same muscles that control bladder function. Think of it as doing 11,000 perfect Kegel exercises in just 28 minutes, except you're sitting fully clothed in a comfortable chair while the technology does all the work.

How Emsella Works

Emsella uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to create supramaximal pelvic floor muscle contractions — contractions more intense than you could achieve voluntarily.

Here's what happens:

1. You sit fully clothed on the Emsella chair
2. Electromagnetic energy stimulates deep pelvic floor muscles
3. Your muscles contract 11,000 times in 28 minutes
4. These contractions rebuild and strengthen the pelvic floor
5. Stronger muscles = better bladder control

Who Emsella Works Best For

Emsella is highly effective for:

• ✅ Stress incontinence (leaks when coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising)
• ✅ Urge incontinence (sudden, strong need to urinate)
• ✅ Mixed incontinence (both stress and urge)
• ✅ Post-pregnancy pelvic floor weakness
• ✅ Post-menopausal incontinence
• ✅ Anyone who's tried Kegels without success

What to Expect

Treatment Protocol

Standard course: 6 sessions over 3 weeks

• 2 sessions per week
• 28 minutes per session
• Fully clothed the entire time
• No downtime or recovery needed
• Return to normal activities immediately

What It Feels Like

During treatment, you'll feel your pelvic floor muscles contracting intensely — similar to doing Kegel exercises, but much stronger. Most people describe it as unusual but not painful. You may feel tingling or a pulling sensation. By the end of 28 minutes, your muscles will feel fatigued (like after a workout).

Results Timeline

• After 2-3 sessions: Many patients notice improvement
• After 6 sessions: Significant improvement in bladder control
• 2-4 weeks post-treatment: Best results
• Long-term: Results typically last 6-12 months; maintenance sessions can extend benefits

Emsella vs Other Treatments

Treatment	Success Rate	Time Commitment	Invasive?
Emsella	95% improvement	6 sessions (3 weeks)	No
Kegel Exercises	40-50% improvement	Daily for 3-6 months	No
Pelvic Floor PT	60-80% improvement	6-12 weeks of appointments	No
Medications	50-70% improvement	Daily, indefinitely	No (but side effects)
Surgery	80-90% improvement	2-6 week recovery	Yes

Is Emsella Safe?

Yes. Emsella is FDA-cleared and has been used safely by thousands of patients worldwide.

Side effects are minimal:

• Muscle soreness (like after exercise)
• Temporary tingling
• That's it — no serious adverse effects reported

Who should NOT use Emsella:

• Pregnancy or trying to conceive
• Metal implants in pelvis (including IUDs)
• Pacemaker or implanted electronic device
• Active infection or bleeding

Cost & Investment

Typical Emsella treatment: $1,800 for 6-session package

While this is an investment, consider:

• No ongoing costs (unlike pads, which cost $300-500/year)
• Faster than months of pelvic floor PT ($75-150/session)
• Non-surgical (surgery costs $8,000-15,000+)
• 95% effectiveness rate
• Improved quality of life is priceless

Many providers offer payment plans to make treatment more accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it hurt?

No, Emsella is not painful. You'll feel intense muscle contractions that take some getting used to, but most people find it tolerable and even relaxing once they adjust. The sensation is similar to doing Kegel exercises, just much stronger.

Do I need to undress?

No! You remain fully clothed during the entire treatment. Just avoid wearing anything with metal (zippers, buttons) in the pelvic area.

How long do results last?

Results typically last 6-12 months. Many patients choose to do maintenance sessions (1-2 sessions every few months) to extend benefits.

Can men use Emsella?

Yes! Emsella is effective for men, particularly those experiencing incontinence after prostate surgery.

Is it covered by insurance?

Unfortunately, even though it is an FDA-cleared device for treating incontinence and other pelvic floor issues, it is not an insurance-covered service. However, you can use your HSA (Health Savings Account) card. Note: FSA cards typically cannot be used, but HSA cards are accepted.

How soon can I see results?

Many patients notice improvement after 2-3 sessions. Best results appear 2-4 weeks after completing the full 6-session treatment as muscles continue strengthening.