Neuromodulation to treat menopause-related conditions
US9364671B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36175
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for treating a menopause-related condition in a subject. One step of the method can include inserting a therapy delivery device into a vessel of the subject. Next, the therapy delivery device can be advanced to a point substantially adjacent a target site of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) that is associated with the menopause-related condition. The therapy delivery device can then be activated to deliver a therapy signal to the target site of the SNS in an amount and for a time sufficient to effect a change in sympathetic activity in the subject and thereby treat the menopause-related condition.
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