Pelvic Floor Exercises
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.
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Research Context
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How does Pelvic Floor Exercises work?
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.
Research Depth
Well Studied
Extensive human research over many years, including randomized controlled trials.
Long-Term Evidence
Well Characterized
Decades of long-term safety data available from human use.
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