Abstract:

Vaginal cone is a kind of equipment used for pelvic floor muscle training. It is often used in conservative and surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) before and after surgery. The operation is simple and safe. Different from other SUI treatment methods, vaginal cone can be used by patients at home for pelvic floor exercises under the guidance of doctors, reducing treatment costs and helping patients improve their quality of life. In addition, the preventive use of vaginal cone may have a good effect on high-risk groups of SUI. Current studies have found that vaginal cone, as a non-invasive treatment method, has a lasting effect on SUI. However, there is no conclusion that vaginal cone is better than other methods, and which therapy has the best effect in the field of conservative treatment of SUI is controversial. Vaginal cone combined with Kegel exercises, biofeedback, electrical stimulation and other methods may increase the probability of SUI recovery, and it is suitable to be included in the combined treatment plan of SUI. This article reviews the basic principles of vaginal cone, methods of use, applicable population, treatment methods, application status, and the efficacy of vaginal cone in the treatment of SUI.

Key words: Vaginal cone, Urinary incontinence, stress, Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation, Conservative treatment