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A method for treating urinary incontinence includes the steps of inserting into the woman's vagina a first disposable device, removing the first disposable device, and inserting a second disposable device substantially identical to the first disposable device. The disposable devices have a working p

A method for treating urinary incontinence includes the steps of inserting into the woman's vagina a first disposable device, removing the first disposable device, and inserting a second disposable device substantially identical to the first disposable device. The disposable devices have a working portion with opposed working surfaces to provide support to an associated urinary system and an anchoring portion to maintain the disposable device in place during use. The anchoring portion has at least one member extending beyond at least one end of the working portion.

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We claim: 1. A method for treating a urinary incontinent female comprising the steps of:a) inserting into the female's vagina a first disposable device comprising a working portion having opposed working surfaces, a first surface disposed toward an associated urinary system and a second surface disp

We claim: 1. A method for treating a urinary incontinent female comprising the steps of:a) inserting into the female's vagina a first disposable device comprising a working portion having opposed working surfaces, a first surface disposed toward an associated urinary system and a second surface disposed opposite thereof and a distance between these opposed working surfaces defining a working portion equivalent diameter, to provide support to an associated urinary system having a first use equivalent diameter, measured between the first and second surfaces, of at least about 15 mm under an expansion pressure of 20 cm H2O and a second use equivalent diameter, measured between the first and second surfaces, of about 5 to about 25 mm under an expansion pressure of 100 cm H2O wherein the second use equivalent diameter is less than the first use equivalent diameter;b) removing the first disposable device;c) inserting into the female's vagina a second disposable device substantially identical to the first disposable device.