Postpartum vagina rehabilitation device and use method thereof

By designing components such as a support sleeve, telescopic airbag, limiting sleeve, and electrode pads, the problem of disconnection between the electrode pads and the vaginal wall of the postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device has been solved, achieving close contact of the electrode pads and bioelectric stimulation, thus improving the rehabilitation effect and ease of use.

CN121623145APending Publication Date: 2026-03-10CHENGDU SEVENTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202610066641.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-01-19
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

Existing postpartum vaginal rehabilitation devices have solid rods and silicone sleeves, which cannot fully adhere to the vaginal wall, resulting in a break in contact between the electrode pads and the vaginal wall, making them inconvenient to use.

Method used

The device uses components such as a support sleeve, a telescopic airbag, a limiting sleeve, a limiting strip, and electrode pads. Through the cooperation of the support plate and the controller, the telescopic airbag's elasticity is used to make the electrode pads fit tightly against the vaginal wall, and the controller controls the bioelectric stimulation.

Benefits of technology

This design achieves a close fit between the electrode pads and the vaginal wall, improving the recovery effect, enhancing the convenience and applicability of use, allowing for self-operation, and making it suitable for different groups of people.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a postpartum vagina rehabilitation device and a using method thereof.The postpartum vagina rehabilitation device comprises a supporting plate, a rehabilitation assembly, a supporting assembly and a control assembly; the rehabilitation assembly comprises a supporting sleeve, a telescopic air bag, a limiting sleeve, a limiting strip and an electrode plate, the supporting sleeve is detachably connected with the supporting plate and located on the outer side of the supporting plate, the telescopic air bag is connected with the supporting sleeve and located on the outer side of the supporting sleeve, and the limiting sleeve is connected with the telescopic air bag and located at the end, away from the supporting sleeve, of the telescopic air bag; the two limiting strips are fixedly connected with the supporting sleeve and the limiting sleeve respectively and located on the outer sides of the supporting sleeve and the limiting sleeve respectively, the multiple electrode slices are connected with the telescopic air bag respectively and located on the outer side of the telescopic air bag respectively, and the supporting assembly and the control assembly are connected with the supporting plate respectively. And since the rod body and the silica gel sleeve are solid, the rod body and the silica gel sleeve cannot be completely attached to the inner wall of the vagina, and contact between the electrode slice and the inner wall of the vagina is easily broken.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to a postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and a use method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] After pregnancy and childbirth, women of childbearing age are prone to have vaginal pelvic floor muscle damage and relaxation due to long-term compression during pregnancy and extrusion and tearing during production, which further leads to symptoms such as urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, and reduction of sexual pleasure. Therefore, it is necessary to help women perform vaginal muscle exercise through Kegel exercise or similar auxiliary devices to restore muscle function. The existing devices are large in overall size, expensive, inconvenient to carry, and inconvenient to use, and each treatment needs to be completed under the guidance of a professional. In addition, the existing devices have a single treatment mode and cannot effectively adapt to different populations.

[0003] The existing publication No. CN117731944A discloses a postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device, which includes a rehabilitation device, the rehabilitation device includes a medical silicone sleeve and a rod body, the rod body has a mounting hole in the outer wall, and an electrode sheet is embedded and installed in the mounting hole. A rubber elastic rope is fixedly installed at the bottom of the rod body, one end of the rubber elastic rope is wound and installed on the outer wall of the hanging ring, a hook is hung on the hanging ring, a rope is wound and installed on the outer wall of the hook, and one end of the rope is wound and installed on the counterweight. The vagina of a woman is about 7 to 12 cm, the overall length of the rod body is set to 18 cm, which is greatly shortened compared to the volume and length of the traditional rehabilitation device. At the same time, there is an excess part when reaching the deepest part of the female vagina, which facilitates the user to take out the rehabilitation device from the inside of the vagina. The shortening of the length makes the rehabilitation device more convenient to carry, and the user can use it at home without the guidance of a professional, making the use more convenient.

[0004] However, the postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device described above has a solid rod body and silicone sleeve, which cannot completely fit on the inner wall of the vagina, and is prone to cause the electrode sheet to break contact with the inner wall of the vagina. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application aims to provide a postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and a use method thereof, which solves the problem that the postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device has a solid rod body and silicone sleeve, which cannot completely fit on the inner wall of the vagina, and is prone to cause the electrode sheet to break contact with the inner wall of the vagina.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its method of use, comprising a support plate, a rehabilitation component, a support assembly, and a control assembly; the rehabilitation component includes a support sleeve, a telescopic airbag, a limiting sleeve, limiting strips, and electrode pads; the support sleeve is detachably connected to the support plate and is located outside the support plate; the telescopic airbag is connected to the support sleeve and is located outside the support sleeve; the limiting sleeve is connected to the telescopic airbag and is located at the end of the telescopic airbag away from the support sleeve; there are two limiting strips, which are respectively fixedly connected to the support sleeve and the limiting sleeve and are respectively located outside the support sleeve and the limiting sleeve; there are multiple electrode pads, which are respectively connected to the telescopic airbag and are respectively located outside the telescopic airbag; the support assembly and the control assembly are respectively connected to the support plate.

[0007] The rehabilitation component further includes an air duct and an air outlet tube. The air duct is fixedly connected to the support plate and passes through the support sleeve and the telescopic airbag. The air outlet tube is fixedly connected to the support plate and passes through the support sleeve and the telescopic airbag.

[0008] The support assembly includes a main support rod and a connecting platform. The main support rod is fixedly connected to the support plate and passes through the support sleeve, the telescopic airbag, and the limiting sleeve. The connecting platform is detachably connected to the main support rod and is located outside the limiting sleeve.

[0009] The support assembly further includes a probe, which is fixedly connected to the connecting platform and located on the outside of the connecting platform.

[0010] The support plate and the connecting platform are respectively provided with a limiting groove on their opposite sides, and the support plate is provided with two air guide holes on its inner side.

[0011] The control component includes a connecting line and a controller. The connecting line is connected to the support plate and passes through the support plate. The controller is connected to the connecting line and is located at the end of the connecting line away from the support plate.

[0012] A method of using a postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device, applied to the aforementioned postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device.

[0013] The postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its usage method of the present invention, in use, involves placing the support sleeve, the telescopic airbag, and the limiting sleeve on the outside of the main support rod. The limiting strip at the bottom of the support sleeve engages with the limiting groove on the surface of the support plate to facilitate the limiting of the rehabilitation components. Then, the connecting platform and the probe are fixed to the top of the main support rod. Finally, the air guide tube and the air outlet tube are connected to an external control air pump to complete the installation of the device. The installed device is then inserted into the postpartum woman's vagina through the probe. At this time, the controller controls the valves inside the air guide tube and the air outlet tube to inflate the telescopic airbag, pressing the electrode pads tightly against the inner wall of the postpartum woman's vagina. The controller then controls the electrode pads to release bioelectricity to the vaginal wall, facilitating stimulation of the postpartum woman's vaginal muscles. This solves the problem that in postpartum vaginal rehabilitation devices, because the rod and silicone sleeve are solid, they cannot completely adhere to the inner wall of the vagina, easily leading to a break in contact between the electrode pads and the vaginal wall. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0015] Fig. 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its usage method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rehabilitation component according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support component according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 101-Support plate, 102-Support sleeve, 103-Telescopic airbag, 104-Limiting sleeve, 105-Limiting strip, 106-Electrode plate, 107-Air guide tube, 108-Air outlet tube, 109-Support main rod, 110-Connecting platform, 111-Probe, 112-Limiting groove, 113-Air guide hole, 114-Connecting line, 115-Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0020] The first embodiment of this application is as follows: Please see Figs. 1 to 3 ,in, Fig. 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its usage method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rehabilitation component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support component of the first embodiment of the present invention. The present invention provides a postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its usage method, including a support plate 101, a rehabilitation component, a support component, and a control component. The rehabilitation component includes a support sleeve 102, a telescopic airbag 103, a limiting sleeve 104, a limiting strip 105, an electrode plate 106, an air duct 107, and an air outlet 108. The support component includes a support main rod 109, a connecting platform 110, and an insertion head 111. The control component includes a connecting line 114 and a controller 115. The aforementioned solution solves the problem that when the postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device is used, because the rod and silicone sleeve are solid, they cannot completely adhere to the inner wall of the vagina, which easily leads to the electrode plate 106 losing contact with the inner wall of the vagina.

[0021] In this specific embodiment, the support sleeve 102 is detachably connected to the support plate 101 and is located on the outside of the support plate 101. The telescopic airbag 103 is connected to the support sleeve 102 and is located on the outside of the support sleeve 102. The limiting sleeve 104 is connected to the telescopic airbag 103 and is located at the end of the telescopic airbag 103 away from the support sleeve 102. There are two limiting strips 105, which are fixedly connected to the support sleeve 102 and the limiting sleeve 104 respectively, and are located on the outside of the support sleeve 102 and the limiting sleeve 104 respectively. The number of electrode plates 106 is... Multiple electrode pads 106 are respectively connected to the telescopic airbag 103 and located on the outer side of the telescopic airbag 103. The support assembly and the control assembly are respectively connected to the support plate 101. The support plate 101 provides support for the entire device and has a connecting rod on its outer side for connecting to the counterweight. The support sleeve 102 provides support for the telescopic airbag 103, which in turn provides support for the electrode pads 106. The telescopic airbag 103 is made of skin-friendly, stretchable material to keep the electrode pads 106 close to the skin of the vaginal wall. The limiting sleeve 104 is connected to the... The connecting platform 110 cooperates to provide a limiting function for the telescopic airbag 103. The limiting strip 105 cooperates with the limiting groove 112 to provide a limiting function for the support sleeve 102 and the limiting sleeve 104. The electrode plate 106 is used to output bioelectricity to the skin surface of the vaginal wall. In use, the support sleeve 102, the telescopic airbag 103, and the limiting sleeve 104 are installed on the outside of the support main rod 109. The limiting strip 105 at the bottom of the support sleeve 102 cooperates with the limiting groove 112 on the surface of the support plate 101 to facilitate the limiting of the rehabilitation component. Then, the connecting platform 110 is connected. The probe 111 is fixed to the top of the support rod 109. Finally, the air guide tube 107 and the air outlet tube 108 are connected to the external control air pump to complete the installation of the device. The installed device is inserted into the vagina of the parturient through the probe 111. At this time, the controller 115 controls the valve body inside the air guide tube 107 and the air outlet tube 108 to inflate the inside of the telescopic air bag 103, and the electrode plate 106 is pressed against the inner wall of the parturient's vagina. The controller 115 then controls the electrode plate 106 to release bioelectricity to the inner wall of the vagina, which is convenient for stimulating the vaginal muscles of the parturient.

[0022] The air guide pipe 107 is fixedly connected to the support plate 101 and passes through the support sleeve 102 and the telescopic airbag 103. The air outlet pipe 108 is fixedly connected to the support plate 101 and passes through the support sleeve 102 and the telescopic airbag 103. A valve body is provided inside the air guide pipe 107 and the air outlet pipe 108. The valve body is connected to the controller 115 through the connecting line 114 and is used to control the air guide pipe 107 and the air outlet pipe 108. The air guide pipe 107 and the air outlet pipe 108 are connected to an external air pump and are used to control the expansion and contraction of the telescopic airbag 103.

[0023] Secondly, the main support rod 109 is fixedly connected to the support plate 101 and passes through the support sleeve 102, the telescopic airbag 103 and the limiting sleeve 104. The connecting platform 110 is detachably connected to the main support rod 109 and is located outside the limiting sleeve 104. The main support rod 109 provides support for the device, and the connecting sleeve is used to limit the limiting sleeve 104.

[0024] Furthermore, the probe 111 is fixedly connected to the connecting platform 110 and is located outside the connecting platform 110. The top of the probe 111 is rounded to facilitate the device's insertion into the vagina of the mother.

[0025] Furthermore, a limiting groove 112 is provided on the opposite side of the support plate 101 and the connecting platform 110, and two air guide holes 113 are provided on the inner side of the support plate 101. The limiting groove 112 cooperates with the limiting strip 105 to provide a limiting function for the support sleeve 102 and the limiting sleeve 104.

[0026] Furthermore, the connecting line 114 is connected to the support plate 101 and passes through the connecting plate. The controller 115 is connected to the connecting line 114 and is located at the end of the connecting line 114 away from the support plate 101. The connecting line 114 is used to connect the controller 115 to the electrode plate 106 and the valve body respectively, so that the electrode plate 106 and the valve body can be controlled through the controller 115.

[0027] A method of using a postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device, the device comprising the following steps: I. Assembly Steps 1. Assemble the rehabilitation components: Coaxially fit the support sleeve 102, the telescopic airbag 103, and the limiting sleeve 104 onto the outside of the support main rod 109 in sequence to ensure proper fit.

[0028] 2. Limiting and fixing: The rehabilitation component is locked and fixed on the support plate 101 by the cooperation between the limiting strip 105 at the bottom of the support sleeve 102 and the limiting groove 112 of the support plate 101.

[0029] 3. Install the top component: Disassemble and install the connecting platform 110 with the probe 111 to the top of the support main rod 109, fit it against the outside of the limiting sleeve 104, and ensure that the rounded end of the probe 111 faces outward.

[0030] 4. Connect the air path and the circuit: Connect the air guide pipe 107 and the air outlet pipe 108 to an external control air pump, and check that the connection between the valve body and the controller 115, and the connection between the controller 115 and the electrode plate 106 is secure.

[0031] 5. Optional counterweight: When enhanced stability is required, a counterweight block is connected through the connecting rod of the support plate 101 to complete the assembly.

[0032] II. Device Placement Procedure 1. Insertion preparation: Confirm that all connections of the device are secure, the air pump is on standby, and the controller 115 is functioning properly. Guide the mother to assume a comfortable position.

[0033] 2. Precise insertion: Holding the support plate 101, gently insert the device into the mother's vagina to the preset position using the probe 111 as a guide, with gentle movements.

[0034] III. Rehabilitation Operation Steps 1. Inflation and Fitting of the Airbag: The controller 115 controls the valve body to start the air pump to inflate the telescopic airbag 103 through the air guide tube 107, so that the electrode plate 106 is pressed tightly against the vaginal wall, and then the air guide tube 107 valve body is closed to maintain pressure.

[0035] 2. Bioelectric stimulation: The controller 115 activates the electrode 106 to output bioelectric stimulation of the vaginal muscles, and the parameters can be adjusted to suit individual tolerance.

[0036] 3. Process adjustment: When the fit needs to be adjusted, the controller 115 controls the air outlet pipe 108 to depressurize and refill for calibration; real-time monitoring and feedback are provided to flexibly adjust parameters or pause the process.

[0037] IV. Completion and Disassembly Steps 1. Shutdown and depressurization: After the rehabilitation is completed, close the electrode plate 106 and open the valve body of the air outlet pipe 108 to make the telescopic airbag 103 fully contract.

[0038] 2. Remove the device: Slowly remove the retracted device to avoid scratching.

[0039] 3. Disassembly and Cleaning: Disassemble each component in sequence, separate the air path, clean and disinfect the contact parts such as the probe 111, the telescopic airbag 103, and the electrode plate 106, and perform routine cleaning of other components. Using the postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its method of use according to this embodiment, in use, the support sleeve 102, the telescopic airbag 103, and the limiting sleeve 104 are installed on the outside of the main support rod 109. The limiting strip 105 at the bottom of the support sleeve 102 cooperates with the limiting groove 112 on the surface of the support plate 101 to facilitate the limiting of the rehabilitation components. Then, the connecting platform 110 and the probe 111 are fixed to the top of the main support rod 109. Finally, the air guide pipe 107 and the air outlet pipe 108 are connected to an external control air pump to complete the installation of the device. The probe 111 is inserted deep into the postpartum woman's vagina. At this time, the controller 115 controls the valves inside the air duct 107 and the air outlet 108 to inflate the inside of the telescopic airbag 103, so that the electrode 106 is pressed tightly against the inner wall of the postpartum woman's vagina. The controller 115 then controls the electrode 106 to release bioelectricity to the vaginal wall, which is convenient for stimulating the vaginal muscles of the postpartum woman. This solves the problem that when using a postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device, the rod and silicone sleeve are solid and cannot be completely attached to the inner wall of the vagina, which can easily lead to the electrode 106 losing contact with the vaginal wall.

[0040] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of this application are still within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its use method, comprising a support plate, characterized in that, It also includes a rehabilitation assembly, a support assembly and a control assembly; The rehabilitation assembly comprises a support sleeve, a telescopic air bag, a limiting sleeve, a limiting strip and an electrode sheet, the support sleeve is detachably connected with the support plate and located outside the support plate, the telescopic air bag is connected with the support sleeve and located outside the support sleeve, the limiting sleeve is connected with the telescopic air bag and located at one end of the telescopic air bag away from the support sleeve, the number of limiting strips is two, and the two limiting strips are fixedly connected with the support sleeve and the limiting sleeve respectively and located outside the support sleeve and the limiting sleeve respectively, the number of electrode sheets is multiple, and the multiple electrode sheets are connected with the telescopic air bag respectively and located outside the telescopic air bag respectively, and the support assembly and the control assembly are connected with the support plate respectively.

2. The postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its use method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rehabilitation assembly further comprises an air guide pipe and an air outlet pipe, the air guide pipe is fixedly connected with the support plate and passes through the support sleeve and the telescopic air bag, and the air outlet pipe is fixedly connected with the support plate and passes through the support sleeve and the telescopic air bag.

3. The postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its use method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support assembly comprises a support main rod and a connecting table, the support main rod is fixedly connected with the support plate and passes through the support sleeve, the telescopic air bag and the limiting sleeve, and the connecting table is detachably connected with the support main rod and located outside the limiting sleeve.

4. The postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its use method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support assembly further comprises a probe head, and the probe head is fixedly connected with the connecting table and located outside the connecting table.

5. The postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its use method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The opposite sides of the support plate and the connecting table are respectively provided with a limiting groove, and the inner side of the support plate is provided with two air guide holes.

6. The postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device and its use method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control assembly comprises a connecting line and a controller, the connecting line is connected with the support plate and passes through the connecting plate, and the controller is connected with the connecting line and located at one end of the connecting line away from the support plate.

7. A postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device use method, applied to the postpartum vaginal rehabilitation device according to claim 1.

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  • Postpartum vagina rehabilitation apparatus

    CN117731944A