Samsun Radiofrequency Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
This non-surgical procedure uses radiofrequency energy to create controlled heating in the vaginal wall, with the aim of strengthening support around the urethra.
What is a radiofrequency application?
Radiofrequency is a type of electromagnetic energy that creates a controlled warming within the tissue. It is applied vaginally in urogynecology to reorganise connective tissue on the front vaginal wall and strengthen support around the urethra.
Its purpose with laser applications is similar; The way energy is transmitted to the tissue is different. Which type of energy is appropriate; The thickness of the tissue is assessed based on the condition of menopause and the nature of the complaint.
What complaints come up?
According to the examination findings, it can be evaluated in the following tables:
Mild and moderate stress type urinary incontinence
Postpartum vaginal relaxation sensation and accompanying incontinence
Table of vaginal dryness and tissue thinning that develops with menopause
Search for non-surgical options in people who are not eligible for surgery or who do not consider surgery
Application process
The procedure is performed in the position of a gynecological examination, under the conditions of the practice. Usually, anesthesia is not required. It is usual to feel a warm sensation during the application; The device works by constantly monitoring the surface temperature.
A session usually lasts from twenty to thirty minutes. The sessions are scheduled at intervals of several weeks; the total number of sessions is determined by the person.
What is being considered afterwards?
Returning to daily life is usually possible on the same day, with mild tenderness or flow visible in the first days. For sexual intercourse, pool, and sea, the duration given by your physician should be observed.
After the sessions are completed to evaluate the effect, a control examination is planned. It is recommended that pelvic floor exercises be maintained during this period.
Borders
Radiofrequency administration may not be sufficient in advanced urinary incontinence or in prominent organ sagging alone. Surgical options are also evaluated in these tables.
In active infection, pregnancy, and some tissue diseases, the application is not appropriate. Results vary from person to person; certainty and permanence cannot be promised.
Original Turkish content prepared and reviewed by
Prof. Dr. Aşkı Ellibeş Kaya
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last updated: 6 August 2026
The content on this page is intended for informational purposes; the diagnosis and treatment decision is made only with your physician after the examination.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Each patient's condition is different; the method and process to be applied is determined only by the physician after examination and evaluation.
Frequently asked questions
Both create controlled warming in the tissue; The way energy is transmitted is different. The texture structure of which is appropriate is determined in the examination based on the condition of menopause and the nature of the complaint.
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