Effectiveness of the conveen continence guard (a disposable vaginal device) in the treatment of complicated female stress incontinence

Abstract

Background. Treatment alternatives for women with stress urinary incontinence, complicated by prior unsuccessful surgery or concomitant diseases that prevent surgical intervention are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness and effectiveness of a disposable vaginal device, the Conveen Continence Guard, in cases where surgery was not recommended for treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Methods. Twenty-eight women, with a urodynamically proven stress urinary incontinence, were offered the use of a vaginal device during a prospective three-week treatment period. Objective and subjective prevention of urinary leakage was assessed by a 24-h pad-weighing test, by a visual analog scale and a quality of life questionnaire. At the end of the treatment period the women answered a questionnaire on the ease and comfort of use of the device. Results. Of the nineteen women who completed the study, 89.5% were cured or improved according to subjective assessments, the respective figure being 84.2% according to objective assessment. Conclusion. The Conveen Continence Guard seems to be a promising treatment alternative for women for whom other treatment methods have failed. The device was well tolerated by the women and was regarded easy to use.