Patient cannot feel pelvic contractions

• Check that Athena device is working/batteries are charged/device is on
• Have patient manually reposition the PMT with her fingertip until pelvic contractions are perceivable
• Have patient use a water based lubricant prior to insertion of the trainer

Patient complains of painful insertion of the PMT trainer

• Have patient use a water based lubricant prior to insertion of the trainer
• Check patient for vaginal irritation or infection
• Check patient for adequate vaginal estrogenization (add local cream prn)

Patient complains of pain in rectum with pelvic contractions

• Tell patient not to insert the PMT trainer as deep into the vagina
• Instruct patient not to dangle her legs or feet during a session: lie in a reclined position with both feet evenly placed in front of her..

Patient stops feeling contractions during a session

• Have patient manually reposition the PMT with her fingertip until pelvic contractions are perceivable again
• Instruct patient not to stand or ambulate during a session
• Check that Athena device is working/batteries are charged/device is on

Patient complains of painful pelvic contractions

• Have patient manually reposition the PMT with her fingertip until pelvic contractions are more comfortable
• Instruct patient to check the Athena dial settings to ensure that the intensity has not been accidentally advanced
• Check patient for vaginal irritation or infection

Further questions or comments?

• Please call Athena Customer Support toll free at
• 1-866-308-4436