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Comparative Study
. 2003 Oct;14(4):234-8; discussion 238.
doi: 10.1007/s00192-003-1071-2. Epub 2003 Aug 27.

The effect of pelvic floor training on sexual function of treated patients

Nezihe Kizilkaya Beji  1 , Onay Yalcin, Habibe Ayyildiz Erkan
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Comparative Study

The effect of pelvic floor training on sexual function of treated patients

Nezihe Kizilkaya Beji et al. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2003 Oct.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of improvements in urinary incontinence resulting from pelvic floor rehabilitation on the sexual function of patients. The study involved 42 clinic patients who received pelvic floor rehabilitation treatment. Their sexual histories were obtained through face-to-face interviews. Pelvic muscle strength was measured with a perineometer. Improvement in incontinence was measured with the pad test. Seventeen women reported decreased sexual desire before the treatment; 5 of these indicated improvement after treatment. Nine of 17 women who experienced dyspareunia prior to treatment reported an improvement afterwards, and four women reported complete relief from pain. Five of 15 women who complained of difficulty in reaching climax before the treatment experienced improvement in this area. In conclusion, an improvement in sexual desire, performance during coitus and achievement of orgasm were observed in women who received pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation. No change was seen in the arousal and resolution stages of sexual activity.

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