Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women
ABSTRACTWe compared the self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercises pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women. A cross-sectional design. Twenty-seven postpartum women with mild urinary incontinence were recruited. Measures included perceived strength of pelvic floor muscle contract...
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| author | Chidiebele Petronilla Ojukwu Ginikachukwu Theresa Nsoke Stephen Ede Anne Uruchi Ezeigwe Sylvester Caesar Chukwu Emelie Morris Anekwu |
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| description | ABSTRACTWe compared the self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercises pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women. A cross-sectional design. Twenty-seven postpartum women with mild urinary incontinence were recruited. Measures included perceived strength of pelvic floor muscle contraction (Strength of Contraction [SOC] scale] and ease of performing Kegel’s exercises (Ease of Performance [EOP] scale). These measures as well as information on attaining orgasm were collected in one session, pre- and post-coital penetration. Findings showed that both measures (SOC and EOP) varied significantly (p < 0.001) pre- and post-coital penetration, with decreasing values post-coitus. Additionally, the outcomes of both measures showed no significant differences (p < 0.05) between women who reached orgasm and those who did not. Self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise immediately after coital penetration is reported to affect the appropriateness of its performance and effective outcomes. Thus, women should be discouraged from performing Kegel’s exercises immediately post-coitus. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-727c3040a1174994a44dac37cefce6f22023-11-27T14:59:05ZengTaylor & Francis GroupLibyan Journal of Medicine1993-28201819-63572023-12-0118110.1080/19932820.2023.2199969Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum womenChidiebele Petronilla Ojukwu0Ginikachukwu Theresa Nsoke1Stephen Ede2Anne Uruchi Ezeigwe3Sylvester Caesar Chukwu4Emelie Morris Anekwu5Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu, Enugu Campus, NigeriaDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu, Enugu Campus, NigeriaSchool of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UKDepartment of Physiotherapy, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane Enugu, Enugu State, NigeriaDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu, Enugu Campus, NigeriaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, NigeriaABSTRACTWe compared the self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercises pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women. A cross-sectional design. Twenty-seven postpartum women with mild urinary incontinence were recruited. Measures included perceived strength of pelvic floor muscle contraction (Strength of Contraction [SOC] scale] and ease of performing Kegel’s exercises (Ease of Performance [EOP] scale). These measures as well as information on attaining orgasm were collected in one session, pre- and post-coital penetration. Findings showed that both measures (SOC and EOP) varied significantly (p < 0.001) pre- and post-coital penetration, with decreasing values post-coitus. Additionally, the outcomes of both measures showed no significant differences (p < 0.05) between women who reached orgasm and those who did not. Self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise immediately after coital penetration is reported to affect the appropriateness of its performance and effective outcomes. Thus, women should be discouraged from performing Kegel’s exercises immediately post-coitus.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19932820.2023.2199969Kegel’s exercisecoital penetrationease of performanceperceived strength of contractionorgasm |
| spellingShingle | Chidiebele Petronilla Ojukwu Ginikachukwu Theresa Nsoke Stephen Ede Anne Uruchi Ezeigwe Sylvester Caesar Chukwu Emelie Morris Anekwu Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women Libyan Journal of Medicine Kegel’s exercise coital penetration ease of performance perceived strength of contraction orgasm |
| title | Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women |
| title_full | Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women |
| title_short | Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women |
| title_sort | comparison of self reported ability to perform kegel s exercise pre and post coital penetration in postpartum women |
| topic | Kegel’s exercise coital penetration ease of performance perceived strength of contraction orgasm |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19932820.2023.2199969 |
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