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Also known as: Kegel exercises, PFMT, pelvic floor muscle training
Exercises to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor. Recommended as first-line treatment for stress urinary incontinence and urge incontinence, which affect many peri- and postmenopausal women. Also supports sexual function and pelvic organ prolapse management.
This page contains self-reported experiences from the Narrated community — not clinical data. Outcomes are subjective. Always consult your doctor or specialist before starting, stopping, or changing any approach.
Total Reports
14
Median Score (Wk 8)
6/10
Would Continue
50%
Avg Duration
12 wk
Most Common Goal
libido
Most Reported Side Effect
None reported
Based on self-reported community data. Scores use a 1–10 scale.
Regulatory status does not mean an approach is safe or unsafe. Laws vary by country — check your local regulations.
Women who reported on Pelvic Floor Exercises mentioned using it for the following goals. This does not mean it is intended for or achieves any of these outcomes.
Aggregated patterns from 14 self-reported experiences with Pelvic Floor Exercises.
50% of women said they would continue this protocol
5.9/10 average self-reported outcome score at week 8
Outcome Score Distribution (Week 8)
14 of 14 reports included a week 8 score
Would Continue Protocol
14 of 14 reports included this response
Reported Goals
Based on 14 self-reported experiences. This is community data, not clinical evidence. Individual outcomes vary. Discuss any intervention with your healthcare provider.
14 reports from women who tried Pelvic Floor Exercises
Pelvic Floor Exercises has been a genuine turning point for my brain fog and fatigue. I noticed my mood stabilised fairly quickly. the improvement was really noticeable over the following weeks. I wish I'd started sooner.
Pelvic Floor Exercises has been a genuine turning point for my hot flashes and irritability. I noticed the worst of the symptoms eased fairly quickly. my quality of life improved dramatically over the following weeks. Would definitely continue.
Pelvic Floor Exercises helped somewhat with my heart palpitations and anxiety — sleep got better, though the weight didn't shift. Not sure if I'll continue long-term.
Pelvic Floor Exercises helped somewhat with my brain fog and memory issues — mood stabilised slightly, though the hot flashes continued. Still deciding whether to continue.
I gave Pelvic Floor Exercises a fair trial for my brain fog and memory issues. Some improvement in mood stabilised slightly but the brain fog lingered persisted. It's OK but I expected more.
Research context compiled from published sources
Repeated voluntary contractions of the levator ani and associated pelvic floor muscles increase muscle fibre bulk and neuromuscular coordination. Stronger pelvic floor muscles provide greater urethral closure pressure during physical stress (coughing, sneezing, exercise), reducing leakage. May improve sensitivity and sexual satisfaction.
Well Studied
Extensive human research over many years, including randomized controlled trials.
Well Characterized
Decades of long-term safety data available from human use.
Dose ranges from published research. Individual dosing should be determined with your healthcare provider based on your specific circumstances.
Factual research context from published sources — not a safety assessment or recommendation. Research classifications may change as new data emerges.
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Data last updated: March 27, 2026