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FEMALE ARTIFICIAL URINARY SPHINCTER

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natalie95479
natalie95479

HI

I had my first Artificial Urinary Sphincter(AUS) implanted when I was 12 years old. I am female. There is very little knowledge (research) out there on female AUS. There is even less on children AUS. I had excruciating pain on the side of my AUS implanted for over 25 years. I had constant visits to hospital for pain relief. Once the AUS was removed, so too had the pain. The doctors never looked at the AUS as the cause. It affected the delivery of my child and the ability to function and exist.

I currently have a new one in its place. Although placed on the other side. I have little issues, apart from constant infections and some incontinence.

After some research, the AUS is not considered the gold star treatment and doctors need to be mindful of issues arising from AUS use in females and in particular - children.

I also believe mine was left in much longer than expected.

If you have experiences regarding female AUS implantations, Please post.

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