LONG-TERM SUPPORT
Home Semen Retrieval: FERTICARE 2.0 IS BACK The long awaited NEW version of Ferticare – the 2.0 in blue, is now available from Pelvic Health Specialist Distributor – iMEDicare Ltd (www.MyPelvicHealth.co.uk) Author: Darren Breen, MD, iMEDicare Ltd
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enile Vibratory Stimulation or PVS is considered the method of first choice for semen retrieval in men who are anejaculatory due to spinal cord injury applicable when the level of injury is above T10 which means local ejaculatory reflex arcs are likely to be intact – at S2-S4 and T10-L2 .
DEVICE FEATURES - Ferticare 2.0 features a built in lithium-ion battery, Applicator pad Frequency Range : 70-110 Hz and Amplitude Range (peak to peak): 0.5 – 4.0 mm Variable. The applicator pad should be placed to the dorsum (top) or frenulum (bottom) of the glans penis (head). The amplitude and frequency
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of pad oscillation can be increased or decreased to determine the extent of stimulatory vibrational energy delivered to the penile glans.
RISKS: Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a risk if the level of injury is above T6. Seek advice from your physician before use of Ferticare if you have any concerns at all. Compared to electro-ejaculation, PVS results in better semen quality, is preferred more by patients and can be used at home. There is also good evidence that spasticity can be reduced from 2-24hrs after each PVS application EVIDENCE - Whilst there were a gamete of published studies
relating to the efficacy of Ferticare 1.0, as yet there is only one Unpublished study for Ferticare 2.0 from The Miami Centre to cure paralysis (University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – Nancy Brackett). This study established efficacy in 13 of 15 subjects with level of injury above T10 ie 86.6% (some patients did use a TWO device approach). ■
ACQUISITION - Ferticare 2.0 costs £708 including VAT plus delivery (not returnable or refundable when used). Order from www.MyPelvicHealth. co.uk or call iMEDicare Customer services M-Fri 8am to 5pm on 01923237795.
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