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uresta® is a "self managed" vaginal pessary that controls leaks instantly when inserted by supporting and applying mild compression to the urethra to keep it closed
About
uresta® is a medical device otherwise known as a pessary, which stops leaks rather than absorbing them. Product is fully approved by the FDA (US), Health Canada and CE Marked (EU) (these processes take years to achieve). Designed by a urogynecologist to work with the body and when inserted, it provides support and mild compression to the urethra to keep it closed and which ultimately prevents leaks during physical activity. Unlike traditional pessaries, uresta® is “self-managed” by the patient, meaning that it can be inserted and removed by the patient without needing the assistance of a medical professional. uresta® was designed with smooth surfaces and a tapered bell shape to allow for easy insertion and removal by the patient - when it is inserted properly it is painless and over time becomes unnoticeable. uresta® can be worn throughout the day and does not need to be removed for urination. Upon removal it can be washed and reused daily as required 365 days for the year (made from medical grade thermoplastic - one year warranty). uresta® is sold as a “starter kit” that includes 3 different sizes of the uresta® pessary and is available OTC in the EU. Prescription supply USA. The 3 sizes provided (size 3, 4 and 5) in the starter kit are the most commonly ordered sizes for women (2 additional sizes are available if required at no extra cost) -size to fit concept.
Key Benefits
uresta® is exciting FemTech: 1) Compact - uresta® is volumetrically small - will easily fit in a handbag for transport 2) Convenient - uresta® can be applied in seconds for hours of activity and confidence for living - leak free 3) Discrete - uresta® is positioned inside the vagina approx 2 cms beyond the introitus - it is completely invisible to the outside world. No fear of pad saturation and odour 4) Effective - published clinical studies, 66% of women surveyed in a clinical study said using uresta® either stopped their leaking or reduced it by a significant degree. 80% of women said uresta® was very easy to insert. 72% would recommend uresta® to a friend. 5) Environmentally friendly - uresta® is made from a small quantity of medical grade thermo plastic - and with correct maintenance and cleaning can be re-used many hundreds of times over the course or 12 months + 6) Cost effective - Costs vary from region to region ($299 USA to £179 UK) - however given the long life span and re-usability of Uresta - the cost per use decreases daily - often working out at fractions of penny within 12 months - exceptional value.
Applications
1 in 3 women at some point in their life will suffer from Stress urinary incontinence. The condition can be caused by childbirth but also occurs at the time of menopause. Younger mums who are fitness enthusiasts in particular will find uresta® attractive as it small, very discrete and easy to apply - no visible signs of use and controls leaks rather than absorbs them - no risk of pad saturation or odour. Also many female athletes suffer from "impact incontinence" - small unintentional urine leaks that escape when the body impacts a surface energetically - such as in zumba / rugby / running / net ball etc. uresta® can be used throughout the day any kind of activity and is suitable for peri and post menopausal scenarios. Social mobility and self esteem improve enormously with the successful management of Stress urinary Incontinence. Women are now looking for more conservative solutions to manage their SUI problem post MESH (associated surgical risk and possible post surgical complications) - uresta® offers clinically proven safe alternative that women are embracing.