Pelvic floor muscle training in women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: A protocol study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function and quality of life (QoL) in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

Methods

This study will be a randomized, controlled, parallel, and blinded clinical trial. The final sample will consist of 32 women diagnosed with SUI and cystocele (stage I and II). All volunteers will be assessed and reassessed using the same protocol: assessment form, gynecological examination, functional evaluation of PFM, and questionnaires to assess quality of life, urinary function, and sexual function. All volunteers will be evaluated for satisfaction levels post-treatment. The intervention will be PFMT, totaling 16 sessions to be conducted twice

SUBMITTER: de Carvalho MLAS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11329135 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature