Novel Conservative Treatment Mechanisms and Clinical Translation for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence

Jing FU; Jianlin PU; Zhong LI; Qiuyue MAO; Chunlan LI; Xuesong GAI

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Jing FU, Jianlin PU, Zhong LI, Qiuyue MAO, Chunlan LI, Xuesong GAI. Novel Conservative Treatment Mechanisms and Clinical Translation for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence[J]. Journal of Kunming Medical University.

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Novel Conservative Treatment Mechanisms and Clinical Translation for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence

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The Second Clinical College of Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine，Kunming Yunnan 650500
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Rehabilitation Medicine Department，Yunnan Provincial First People’s Hospital，Kunming Yunnan 650032，China

Received Date: 2025-06-30

Abstract

Abstract

Stress urinary incontinence （SUI） is one of the most common pelvic floor dysfunctions affecting millions of women worldwide. Currently, conservative treatment methods widely adopted in clinical practice have relatively limited efficacy, necessitating the exploration of innovative treatment approaches beyond traditional methods. In recent years, new treatment methods such as physical therapy techniques （e.g., high-intensity focused electromagnetic stimulation）, regenerative medicine and biomaterials, and telerehabilitation models have gradually become prominent as potential interventions for SUI. These therapies may effectively alleviate urinary incontinence symptoms and improve the quality of life for patients. This review discusses the mechanisms of action and clinical translation progress of several aforementioned therapies in SUI, aiming to provide innovative and practical reference solutions for clinical practice in SUI management.
- Stress urinary incontinence,
- Conservative treatment,
- Regenerative medicine,
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation,
- Female

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