1. What is the Axonics® System?
The Axonics System is a rechargeable Sacral Neuromodulation system that can reduce the symptoms of overactive bladder, bowel incontinence, and urinary retention. The system works by restoring normal communication between your brain and your bladder and/or bowel.
2. How does Sacral Neuromodulation work?
Sacral Neuromodulation is a therapy that provides gentle stimulation to the nerves that control the bladder and bowel. The stimulation can restore normal communication between the brain and the bladder and/or bowel, which can result in an improvement of your overactive bladder, bowel incontinence, and urinary retention symptoms.
3. Will Sacral Neuromodulation therapy cure my symptoms?
Sacral Neuromodulation therapy is not a cure, but it is a long-term therapy that may provide significant relief of your symptoms.
4. How do I know if Sacral Neuromodulation is right for me?
Sacral Neuromodulation is a safe and effective treatment, indicated for people suffering from overactive bladder, bowel incontinence, and/or urinary retention who have not found relief with previous treatments. Seek advice from your doctor to see whether Sacral Neuromodulation is right for you.
5. Will this therapy help with my stress incontinence?
No, this therapy will not help with stress incontinence.
6. What makes the Axonics System different from other options?
It is the only advanced therapy for overactive bladder, bowel incontinence, and urinary retention that is rechargeable and designed to last in the body for at least 15 years. Sacral Neuromodulation is also the only advanced therapy shown in a clinical study to produce greater symptom reductions and improvements in quality of life than oral medication. Another advantage is that there is a 14-day trial period to ensure the Axonics System is right for you. At the end of the trial period, you and your doctor can decide what your next treatment steps are.
7. How long does the relief last?
Your Axonics System can provide you with therapy that lasts for at least 15 years.
8. Will my insurance cover this procedure?
Most insurances cover this therapy, including Medicare. Speak with the staff at your doctor’s office to learn more about your insurance coverage.
9. Who should I call if I have any questions?
Please call:
1-877-9-AXONICS
Monday-Friday (excluding holidays)
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Eastern Time
For any medical questions, please call your doctor.