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Welcome to the Axonics Learning Center. We understand that living with incontinence can be challenging, and finding the right treatment option is essential for improving your quality of life. Here, you’ll find resources designed to help you learn more about our innovative solutions and empower you to make informed decisions about your care.

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Testimonial Videos: Real People. Real Results

Jill’s Story

Jill, aged 45 years, married with 4 kids, started noticing OAB symptoms about 10 years ago. Having a family that is so active, her condition was impacting every part of her life. Listen in to hear her story and how she was able to regain control of her bladder.

Ernest’s Story

Meet Ernest, a 62 year old veteran, husband and father, who struggled with both bladder and bowel incontinence. Learn about how, with Axonics Therapy, he was able to stop suffering in silence and get back to doing the things he loved.

Nancy’s Story

Meet Nancy, a 52-year-old mother of two, who struggled with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) for a decade. Discover how the Bulkamid procedure transformed her life and allowed her to enjoy an active lifestyle again.

Donna’s Story

It had been 10 years since Donna began experiencing problems with leaking, a problem that led her to avoid going out in public due to the fear of having an accident. With Axonics Therapy, Donna found her answer to being free of this condition and enjoying her life again.

Terri’s Story

Meet Terri, a 52 year old mother, who was living with the constant fear of having bladder leaks due to her stress urinary incontinence. Learn how Bulkamid allowed her laugh freely again.

Melissa’s Axonics Therapy Experience

After struggling with overactive bladder (OAB) and fecal incontinence (FI) symptoms, Melissa found real relief with Axonics Therapy. Follow along as she shares her journey with Axonics Therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions for Axonics Therapy

Axonics Therapy, also referred to as Sacral Neuromodulation, is an advanced bladder and bowel control treatment that can help reduce the symptoms of overactive bladder, bowel incontinence, and urinary retention. The therapy works by helping restore normal communication between your brain and your bladder and/or bowel.

Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy provides gentle stimulation to the nerves that control the bladder and bowel. The stimulation can help 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.

Axonics Therapy is not a cure, but it is a long-term therapy that may provide significant relief of your symptoms.

Axonics Therapy 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 Axonics Therapy is right for you.

No, Axonics Therapy is not indicated for treating stress incontinence. Click here to learn more about Bulkamid, a treatment option available for stress incontinence.

Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy is a long-lasting treatment option for overactive bladder, bowel incontinence, and urinary retention. Sacral Neuromodulation is 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 Axonics Therapy is right for you. At the end of the trial period, you and your doctor can decide what your next treatment steps are.

Axonics Therapy provides the choice between rechargeable or recharge-free systems. The Axonics F15 Recharge-Free System lasts for 10 to 20 years. The Axonics R20 Rechargeable System is designed to last 20 years or more.

Most insurances cover this therapy, including Medicare. Speak with the staff at your doctor’s office to learn more about your insurance coverage.

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1-877-9-AXONICS
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9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Eastern Time
For any medical questions, please call your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions for Bulkamid Therapy

Bulkamid is usually done under local anaesthetic, in which case you will be awake during the procedure but should experience minimal discomfort. You can discuss the anaesthetic options with your doctor.

Once at home, patients typically return to normal activities within 24 hours, depending on their doctor’s advice.
Ref: Bulkamid Patient Information Leaflet 2021 OUS 110-0256-003rB 06/2021

Yes, Bulkamid has been used to treat stress urinary incontinence in women who have undergone previous midurethral slings.
Ref: Zivanovic I et al., Urethral bulking for recurrent stress urinary incontinence after midurethral sling failure, Neurourol Urodyn, 2017 Mar;36(3):722-726. doi: 10.1002/nau.2300.

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