Methods for activating the muscle cells or nerves of the uterus

Details Methods for activating the muscle cells or nerves of the uterus Methods for activating the muscle cells or nerves of the uterus

1996-06-04

1999-11-23

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted...

607138, A61B 504

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059916494

ABSTRACT:
Muscle cells and nerves of the uterus and cervix are treated with electrical pulses having selective parameters in order to stimulate or inhibit contraction thereof. Either a needle or probe is provided having stimulation electrodes thereon from which the treatment pulses emanate. In a further embodiment, patients are simultaneously treated with pharmacological agents in conjunction with the electrical treatment.

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