Title of article :
The Effect of Pelvic Floor Exercise on Sexual Function after Vaginal Delivery
Author/Authors :
EL-BEGWAY, ADEL F. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Departments of Obstetrics Gynecology, Egypt , ELSHAMY, FAYIZ F. Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Departments of Physical Therapy for Obstetrics Gynecology, Egypt , HANFY, HALA M. Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Departments of Physical Therapy for Obstetrics Gynecology, Egypt
Abstract :
30-Women, delivered vaginally were chosen randomly from outpatient clinic of obstetric in Kasr-Elein University hospital to investigate the effect of pelvic floor exercises on sexual function. They performed pelvic floor exercises for 3- months, 3-sessions per week. Sexual function was assessed by the female sexual function index (FSFI) and pelvic floor muscles strength was assessed by perineometer. Results: Sexual function improved with improvement of pelvic floor muscles strength (p 0.05). Conclusion: Pelvic floor muscle strength affects sexual function in our study.
Keywords :
Pelvic floor muscles – Perineometer – Vaginal delivery – Sexual life.
Journal title :
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Journal title :
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
