Methods of and apparatus for activating the muscle cells or nerves of the uterus or cervix
US6356777B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Muscle cells and nerves of the uterus and cervix are treated with electrical pulses having selectives parameters in order to stimulate or inhibit contraction thereof. Either a needle or probe is provided having stimulation electrodes thereon from which the treatment pulses emanate. In a further embodiment, patients are simultaneously treated with pharmacological agents in conjuction with the electrical treatment.
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