Neuromodulation stimulation for the restoration of sexual function

Abstract

Systems and methods use an implantable pulse generator system for neuromodulation stimulation to treat sexual dysfunction by the unilateral or bilateral stimulation of the left and / or right branches of the dorsal genital nerves using one or more leads and electrodes implanted in adipose or other tissue in the region at or near the pubic symphysis. A neuromodulation stimulation waveform includes at least a variable frequency component and / or a variable duty cycle component and / or a variable amplitude component and / or a variable pause component to ward off habituation.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 149,654, filed 10 Jun. 2005, and entitled “Systems and Methods for Bilateral Stimulation of Left and Right Branches of the Dorsal Genital Nerves to Treat Dysfunctions Such as Urinary Incontinence.” This application also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 578,742, filed Jun. 10, 2004, and entitled “Systems and Methods for Bilateral Stimulation of Left and Right Branches of the Dorsal Genital Nerves to Treat Dysfunctions, Such as Urinary Incontinence,” which are all incorporated herein by reference. [0002] This application is also a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 150,419, filed 10 Jun. 2005, and entitled “Lead and Electrode Structures Sized and Configured for Implantation in Adipose Tissue and Associated Methods of Implantation,” which is incorporated herein by reference. [0003] This applicat...

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