scholarly journals Evaluation of pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in pregnant women: cross-sectional research

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. e297101421637
Author(s):  
Emanuela Izania dos Reis Santana ◽  
Larissa Maria da Silva Borgéa ◽  
Muriel Miranda de Freitas ◽  
Laiane Santos Eufrásio ◽  
Lysnara Rodrigues Barros Lial ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscles ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength ◽  
Function Domain

The aim of this study was to evaluate pelvic floor functionality and sexual function in pregnant women. The study was characterized as a descriptive and transversal research. The population consisted of 19 pregnant women, living in Parnaíba/PI. The women's assessment instruments were the evaluation and identification form that contained sociodemographic data, clinical history, obstetric and urogynecological data; the NEW PERFECT scheme was used to assess the functionality of the pelvic floor muscles and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) to assess sexual function. Mean age was 25.95 (± 3.54) years, mean pelvic floor muscle strength was 2.47 (± 1.28); resistance was 4.31 (± 2.99) seconds; the number of repetitions of the contractions maintained was 2.63 (± 1.6) times; and rapid contractions were 5.05 (± 2.87) contractions. Sexual function according to the FSFI totaled a score of 25.61. In this study, it was possible to infer important deficiencies and limitations regarding strength, coordination, control and activation of the pelvic floor muscles. As in the sexual function domain, the FSFI result indicates possible dysfunctions with an emphasis on the hypoactivity of sexual desire.

Evaluation of pelvic floor muscle strength and its correlation with sexual function in primigravid and non-pregnant women: A cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 807-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marília Duarte Santos ◽  
Vanessa Pinho Palmezoni ◽  
Luiza Torelli ◽  
Vanessa Santos Pereira Baldon ◽  
Marair Gracio Ferreira Sartori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength

Women with greater pelvic floor muscle strength have better sexual function

2014 ◽  
Vol 93 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline S. Martinez ◽  
Fernanda V. Ferreira ◽  
Antonio A.M. Castro ◽  
Liana B. Gomide
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength

scholarly journals Pelvic floor muscle strength is correlated with sexual function

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Dulcegleika Vilas Boas Sartori ◽  
Paulo Roberto Kawano ◽  
Hamilto Akihissa Yamamoto ◽  
Rodrigo Guerra ◽  
Pedro Rochetti Pajolli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength

Relationship between pelvic floor muscle strength and sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 931-936 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maíra de Menezes Franco ◽  
Patricia Driusso ◽  
Kari Bø ◽  
Daniela Cristina Carvalho de Abreu ◽  
Lucia Alves da Silva Lara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength

Pelvic floor muscle variables and levator hiatus dimensions: a 3/4D transperineal ultrasound cross-sectional study on 300 nulliparous pregnant women

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 1357-1361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kari Bø ◽  
Gunvor Hilde ◽  
Merete Kolberg Tennfjord ◽  
Jette Stær-Jensen ◽  
Franziska Siafarikas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Transperineal Ultrasound ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Levator Hiatus ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Comparison of pelvic floor dysfunction in primiparous and nulliparous women and its relation to pelvic floor muscle strength

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 3011
Author(s):  
Shahida Naghma ◽  
Achla Batra ◽  
Deepak Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Instrumental Delivery ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength ◽  
Nulliparous Women

Background: The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) play an important role in supporting the pelvic and abdominal organs and controlling urinary and fecal continence, in addition to their role in the sexual function. The objective of this study was to compare pelvic floor muscle strength in primiparous 6 months after delivery and nulliparous women, to evaluate pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in these women and to find the association of PFD with pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS).Methods: A total of 100 women were recruited in the cross-sectional study which included 28 nulliparous and 72 primiparous women 6 months after delivery. The assessment included general physical examination (GPE), POP-Q and assessment of pelvic floor muscle strength by modified oxford score and perineometer.Results: Endurance of PFMS measured by duration of contraction and number of contractions/min was higher in nulliparous. Mean of the duration of contraction was significantly higher in nulliparous group as compared to primipara i.e., 28.61 seconds and 23.9 seconds in nulliparous and primiparous group respectively (p=0.005). Mean of the number of contractions performed in one minute was significantly higher in nulliparous group as compared to primipara i.e., 31.04 and 19.97 in nulliparous and primiparous group respectively (p<0.0001). None of the nulliparous women had any PFD symptoms, while 4.17% of the primiparous patients had PFD in the form of bladder symptoms and 1.39% of them had PFD in the form bowel symptoms. Vaginal squeeze pressure was found to be affected by mode of delivery. It was lowest in instrumental delivery. It was 39.78±13.33 cmH20 in vaginal delivery, 51.42±12.88 cmH2O in Caesarean section and 31.67±14.36 cmH2O in instrumental delivery (p-0.039).Conclusions: Endurance of PFMS measured by duration of contraction and number of contractions/min was higher in nulliparous. Vaginal squeeze pressure was found to be affected by mode of delivery. It was lowest in instrumental delivery.

scholarly journals Influence of amateur futsal practice on pelvic floor muscle strength

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-318
Author(s):  
Letícia Wollmann ◽  
Cássia da Luz Goulart ◽  
Kamila Mohammad Kamal Mansour ◽  
Taís Marques Cerentini ◽  
Lisiane Lisboa Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscles ◽  
Contraction Time ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength ◽  
Playing Time ◽  
The Impact

INTRODUCTION: In futsal athletes there is few information about the impact of intense ball training on pelvic floor muscles’ biomechanics. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the influence of amateur futsal practice on pelvic floor muscle strength. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Cross-sectional, descriptive observational study of a quantitative nature with 10 amateur futsal athletes. A questionnaire on gynecological history and sports practice was applied. Physical examination with a perineometer demonstrated muscle contraction through the Sauer Scale. RESULTS: Average adult age of 27.0 ± 4.1 years, body mass index 23.9±3.3 kg/cm2, the athletes had regular pelvic floor function (n =8, 80%), contraction time of the pelvic floor muscles 9.2 ± 1.6s, playing time 18.4±4.9. We found a moderate association between the pelvic floor muscles’ contraction time vs. playing time (r = -0.653; p = 0.040) and this finding was ratified by a simple linear regression analysis, where there is a 36% influence of the futsal practice on pelvic floor muscles’ strength. CONCLUSION: There is a direct influence of amateur futsal practice on pelvic floor muscles’ contraction force. It is essential to emphasize pelvic floor muscles’ importance in these athletes, since muscle weakness is a predisposing factor to the presence of urinary loss symptoms.

scholarly journals The Role of Pelvic Floor Muscles Exercises with Biofeedback as Adjuvant Treatment in Men with Erectile Dysfunction

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Guido O Vianney ◽  
Ratna D Haryadi ◽  
Rwahita Satyawati ◽  
Onny P Sono
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscles ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises ◽  
Strength Based

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of pelvic floor muscle exercise programs for men with erectile dysfunction problems.Methods: A randomized controlled group designed study. Sixteen men with erectile dysfunction who had undergone pharmacological treatment from the Andrology Clinic and were referred to thePhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department Dr. Soetomo Hospital were divided into 2 groups. The first group was treated with pelvic floor muscle exercises for 12 weeks, while the second groupacted as control. The parameters of this study were evaluated in weeks 4, 8 and 12. This consisted of an evaluation of pelvic floor muscle strength, which was performed by digital anal assessment, and pressurebiofeedback Myomed 932. The evaluation of erectile function was based on the IIEF-5 (International Index of Erectile Function – 5) questionnaire and the EHS (Erectile Hardness Score).Results: An increase in the maximum contraction of pelvic floor muscles was seen in the intervention group after 8 weeks of treatment (p=0.011). Six subjects in the intervention group (75%) gained anormal anal strength based on digital anal assessment at the end of study. The IIEF-5 score of the intervention group improved after 8 weeks of treatment (p=0.012). Threesubjects (37.5%) in the intervention group got a maximum hardness score and 4 subjects (50%) gained an improvement of the hardness score.Conclusion: Comparing of the results of the protocol reported here shows that pelvic floor muscle exercises improve erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction problems.Keywords: pelvic floor muscle exercises, biofeedback, erectile dysfunction

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