Managing Impact-related Leakage During Exercise Using Intravaginal Support

The Uresta bladder support device is an intravaginal device indicated for adult women over 18 years of age who experience stress urinary incontinence, including urine leakage during exercise and non-exercise activities such as coughing and laughing. The device is FDA-cleared and licensed by Health Canada. Participants receive the entire kit that includes the three most common sizes which fit 90% of women. Two additional sizes are available in the lab if needed. Participants will be instructed to self-insert the Uresta prior to running, following the manufacturer instructions with researcher guidance as needed. The device aims to provide mechanical support to the urethra and bladder neck to prevent urine leakage during activities that provoke leakage.

Participants will use a regular absorbency Sportex tampon as a conservative intravaginal support to potentially reduce stress urinary incontinence (SUI) symptoms during running. Participants will be instructed to insert the tampon prior to running into the mid-to-upper vaginal canal while standing or sitting.