In the authors' words
“Compared with non-Kegel's exercise or regular activity, Kegel's exercise was found to significantly improve HRQoL-related urinary symptoms (three studies, standardized mean difference = -0.95, 95% CI [-1.35, -0.54], I2 = 0%).”
What was measured
- Pelvic floor Reported an improvement
- Quality of life Reported an improvement
- Sexual function No difference found
About the study
- Type
- Meta-analysis
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, other condition
- How many
- 268
- Exercise
- Pelvic floor training
- Cited
- 4 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 38271065
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Similar studies
- A meta-analysis of nine randomized trials found exercise, especially yoga, improved physical and psychological quality of life in women with menopausal symptoms, but not general or menopause-specific scores.
- A meta-analysis of five RCTs found pelvic floor muscle training significantly reduced urinary incontinence severity in postmenopausal women compared with controls.
- A systematic review of RCTs in postmenopausal women found pelvic floor physical therapy showed an overall positive effect on urge incontinence symptoms, though more quality trials are needed.
- A systematic review of 11 studies in peri and postmenopausal women found pelvic floor and mind-body exercise programs most linked to improved sexual function, while aerobic exercise showed inconsistent results and resistance training showed no benefit.