Uterine Electrical Stimulation System and Method
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Abstract
Some embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for treating insufficient uterine contractions after labor and delivery. The system includes a control module and a current source controlled by the control module to produce stimulating current at a frequency greater than or equal to about 5.0 Hertz. The system also includes one or more stimulation electrodes to provide the stimulating current to the patient in order for the patient to produce tonic uterine contractions.
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6. A system for treating insufficient uterine contractions in a patient after labor and delivery, the system comprising:
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a control module which performs at least one of preprogrammed stimulation tasks and user-defined stimulation tasks; a current source controlled by the control module to produce stimulating current at a frequency greater than or equal to about 5.0 Heliz; one or more stimulation electrodes coupled to one of a uterus, a cervix, a vaginal wall, and an abdominal wall of the patient to provide the stimulating current to the patient in order for the patient to produce tonic uterine contractions. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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