Frequently Asked Questions

Using Elitone

No. Elitone is available without a prescription.

Elitone is used at your convenience in the privacy of your home. A GelPad is placed on your perineal (pubic) area and then connected to a tiny controller. After putting on your clothes, clip the controller to your waistband, and press a button to start the treatment. During treatment, you can walk around and continue your daily routine. After 20 minutes of treatment, the controller turns off automatically.

A User Manual accompanies the device and includes easy-to-follow instructions, plus our How to start using ELITONE video (US website) is a great resource.

Women report a tingling sensation where the GelPad contacts the skin. Internally, you should feel stimulation for 6 seconds then 6 seconds of “rest.” This sequence repeats 100x during the treatment.  A few minutes into the treatment, your skin may feel a little numb.  Elitone is specially developed with technology that sends signals comfortably through the skin to reach the underlying pelvic floor muscles.

Treatment outcomes vary by individual. Most women see a continued reduction in leaks after the initial 6-week therapy. After achieving your goal, we recommend periodic maintenance sessions. For some women this may be a couple of sessions per week. For others it’s a few sessions per month. Listen to your body and treat as needed.

Most women do not need to shave or wax, but trimming hair is often helpful. The gel used in the GelPads can be applied over hair and will not pull hair when removed. However, there does need to be good skin contact. Some women in our clinical study said they shaved or trimmed hair for best results.

Some women report similarities to Kegel exercises with Elitone, but not all.

A common reason for ineffective Kegels is that they are performed incorrectly. Women either contract the wrong muscles or fail to hold the contraction long enough, often because the muscles are already so weak. Elitone does the Kegels longer and stronger than you can on your own.

Perhaps. The biggest factor we saw with the speed of improvement is the degree of intensity coupled with consistency of treatment. You can treat more than the recommended schedule, but remember your pelvic floor muscles need to recover after a “workout,” and just as with regular exercise, it’s possible to fatigue the muscles, reducing the benefit.

Rest assured, as an FDA-cleared and CE Marked device, it has passed necessary biocompatibility tests. The gels in the GelPads are non-toxic hydrogels, which means it is mostly salt-water. The gel is slightly sticky and originates from the wound-care industry, which means that it does NOT pull hair and is very gentle.

We get this question a lot. A stronger pelvic floor does often lead to more sexual sensation or better orgasms. While we cannot make any specific claims regarding Elitone, many customers (and their partners) notice a difference in the bedroom.

Elitone is FDA-cleared as a treatment for stress urinary incontinence in women. This means that it was found to be both safe and effective. There are almost no side effects. However, when they do occur, the most common side effect is skin irritation, which most often occurs when the device is used more than the recommended amount or the skin is dry. It is typically addressed by taking a few days off from treatment.

When you receive your Elitone, thoroughly reading the User Manual is important. It explains proper operation and how to avoid misuse.

Is Elitone right for me?

Indications for use:

Elitone is a non-implanted muscle stimulator designed to treat stress urinary incontinence in women. It applies stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding tissues.

Do NOT use if you:

  • Are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant. The safety of electronic muscle stimulators during pregnancy has not been established.
  • Have an electronic implant (e.g. cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator) or suffer from heart problems.
  • Have active cancer, epilepsy, or cognitive dysfunction.
  • Had pelvic floor surgery within the last six weeks.
  • Have complete denervation of the pelvic floor.
  • History or symptoms of urinary retention, extra-urethral incontinence, or overflow incontinence.

Consult your healthcare provider before using the device if:

  • You have any serious illness or injury not mentioned in this guide.
  • You have an underlying neurological condition (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease).
  • You tend to hemorrhage, following acute trauma or fracture.
  • You take insulin for diabetes.
  • You suffer from muscle or joint problems, including pelvic pain or a paravaginal defect.
  • You suffer from suspected or diagnosed heart disease.
  • You underwent a recent surgical procedure where muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process.
  • You have any doubts about using the device.

When I am overweight?

Yes. Our studies have found no correlation between weight/BMI and efficacy.

When I have prolapse?

For the early stages of prolapse, many doctors recommend Kegel exercises. The Elitone does Kegel exercises longer and stronger than you could on your own, so if your doctor has recommended that you do Kegel exercises, Elitone could help. Please check with your doctor.

If I have fecal incontinence?

We do not have FDA clearance for this. However, if your doctor has recommended Kegel exercises, Elitone does Kegel exercises longer and stronger than you could on your own and may help. GelPads can be positioned further backward to suit your needs. Please check with your doctor.

Please review the Indications and Contraindications above for other conditions.

The GelPads are designed to fit female anatomy. In the future, we hope to offer a similar product for men.

You should not use the device during pregnancy.

After childbirth, Elitone is perfect to help you “get your normal back” quickly. We recommend waiting 6 weeks after you deliver. Consult your doctor about using Elitone earlier.

For those planning on getting pregnant and wondering if they should wait until after childbirth, we encourage you to have a strong pelvic floor BEFORE you deliver so that you can recover quickly. Elitone trains you about which muscles to contract during Kegels, so you can keep your pelvic floor fit on your own during pregnancy.

The pelvic floor muscles do a lot to support everything above it, including the uterus and bladder. As the muscles get weak, often the organs above it start to drop (prolapse).

If the condition is mild, doctors often recommend Kegel exercises to help support the organs. If this is the case, Elitone may help because that’s the purpose of the device. However, if the prolapse condition is severe, Elitone is less likely to help. Please consult your doctor.

Purchasing Elitone

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