Does this sound like you?
Leaks after prostate surgery are common, and many men feel uncomfortable talking about them. It may be worth seeing an Olika GP if any of these are familiar.
- Leaks when you cough, sneeze, lift or stand up
- A sudden need to go, and not always making it
- Wearing pads since your surgery
- Months on, and things haven’t settled
- Doing the exercises, but unsure they’re working
- Cutting back on golf, the gym or travel
- Changes in sexual function since surgery
It’s worth raising. An Olika GP can look at what’s going on and what may help.
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Who Emsella may help
Prostate surgery can affect the muscles that help hold urine in. For many men, control improves over the following months. For some, the leaks carry on.
After radical prostatectomy
When leaks continue after surgery for prostate cancer.
After surgery for an enlarged prostate
Some men dribble or leak after procedures such as a TURP.
With age
Pelvic floor muscles lose strength over time, in men too.
Bladder control in your recovery
- Often part of recoveryStrengthening the pelvic floor helps many men regain control.
- Alongside your exercisesEmsella may help as well as the exercises your surgeon or physio gave you.
- Works with your urologistWe’re happy to work alongside them and keep them informed.
Sexual wellbeing
Prostate surgery can also affect sexual function. The pelvic floor muscles play a part here too, so strengthening them may support your sexual wellbeing as you recover.
- A normal thing to raise with an Olika GP
- A private conversation
- You’re welcome to bring your partner
How Emsella works
The chair does your pelvic floor exercises for you
You sit, fully clothed, and the chair works the muscles while you relax. No counting, no holding, and no wondering whether you’re doing them right.
It uses focused electromagnetic energy to make your pelvic floor muscles contract. Over a course of sessions, this may help strengthen the muscles that support bladder control.
Thousands of contractions
More than most people can do on their own, and deeper than they can reach.
Fully clothed
No undressing and no internal exam. The treatment is non-invasive.
Adjusted to you
You’ll feel tingling and tightening. The nurse can turn the strength up or down.
Back to work after
About 28 minutes on the chair, with no recovery time needed.
What happens at Olika
Your treatment is part of your medical care, from first appointment to review.
Assessment
Our registered nurse records your surgery, symptoms and medicines. Your GP then goes over these with you, makes an assessment and decides whether Emsella is suitable. Your GP can also liaise with your urologist.
Your sessions
Our registered nurse runs each session in a private room, and your GP monitors your progress. The standard course is 6 sessions. Depending on your assessment and pelvic floor muscle tone, you may need more.
Review
At the end of the course we look at how you’re going. Next steps may include occasional top-up sessions or a specialist referral.
Medically overseen, for your safety
Before and during your treatment, our doctors check that Emsella is safe and right for you.
A doctor checks the cause
Your GP looks at what’s behind your leaks and reviews your current medicines before treatment starts.
Similar conditions ruled out
Conditions that cause similar symptoms are checked for, so nothing is missed.
Safety checked by a doctor
Your GP checks for anything that may make Emsella unsuitable, such as implants, devices or recent surgery.
Referred when needed
If something else needs attention, your GP can refer you to the right specialist, such as a urologist.
Nurse-led, GP-supervised
Every session is run by our registered nurse, with our GPs overseeing your care.
Progress monitored
Your GP follows how you’re going and adjusts your plan if needed.
How Emsella fits with other options
Emsella is one option. Your GP may suggest it on its own or alongside other care.
| Option | What it does | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Pelvic floor exercises | You strengthen the muscles yourself | Hard to hold long enough to make a difference. Very weak muscles may not lift or hold at all, so many people give up. |
| Pads and products | Manage leaks day to day | Don’t address the cause. An ongoing cost. |
| Bladder medicines | Help calm an overactive bladder | Usually taken long term, as symptoms often return when stopped. May cause side effects. |
| Emsella | Strong muscle contractions while you sit | Non-surgical. A course of sessions. Not suitable for everyone. |
| Surgery | Supports or repairs structures | For some people when other options haven’t helped. We refer to specialists. |
Fees
Comprehensive assessment and GP review
Bulk billed
For eligible Medicare card holders
This initial bulk-billed consultation is where your Olika GP checks that Emsella is safe and suitable for you, and looks for anything that may make it unsuitable.
Emsella session fees
For current session and course pricing, book through HotDoc or talk to our team.
Frequently asked questions
How soon after surgery can I start?
It depends on your recovery. Your GP will check with you, and with your surgeon if needed, before you start.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book an assessment directly with us.
Do I have to undress?
No. You stay fully clothed, and there’s no internal examination.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel tingling and strong tightening of the muscles. The nurse can turn the strength up or down to suit you.
How long does a session take?
About 28 minutes on the chair. Allow around 45 minutes for the visit.
How many sessions will I need?
The standard course is 6 sessions over about 3 weeks. Depending on your assessment and pelvic floor muscle tone, you may need more.
When might I notice a change?
It varies from person to person. Some men notice a difference during the course, while for others it takes longer. Your review is a chance to talk about how it’s going.
Can it help with sexual function?
The pelvic floor plays a part in sexual function, so strengthening it may support your sexual wellbeing as part of recovery. An Olika GP can talk this through with you.
Is it covered by Medicare?
Your first assessment and GP review are bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders. Emsella session fees aren’t covered by Medicare.
When Emsella may not be suitable
Your GP checks this at your first appointment. Emsella may not be suitable if you:
- Have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device
- Have metal implants in or near the pelvis
- Are still recovering from very recent surgery
- Have any other condition your GP finds makes it unsuitable
Not sure? Ask us. We’ll check before you start.
(02) 5133 9053Book a consultation in Phillip
Talk with an Olika GP about how you’re going since surgery, and whether Emsella may suit you. Book online, or call if you’d rather talk it through first.
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