The Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises Applied During Pregnancy on Genito-Pelvic Pain Level in Postpartum Period
NCT ID: NCT05343520
Last Updated: 2022-04-25
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2019-06-01
2019-12-30
Brief Summary
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Methods The data of the study, which was carried out in a randomized controlled experimental design, were collected in the antenatal policlinic of a public hospital between June-December 2019. There were 60 pregnant women in the experimental and control groups. Pelvic floor muscle exercises were applied to the pregnant women in the experimental group from the 30th week of gestation to the 6th postpartum week. The control group was not given pelvic floor muscle exercises training and only data collection forms were filled. During the study, the Descriptive Form, Verbal Category Scale, Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20, and Labour and Postpartum Information Form were applied to the pregnant women in both groups.
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Detailed Description
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It is estimated that genito-pelvic pain occurs in approximately 22% of pregnancy \[3\]. Acute genito-pelvic postpartum pain is a common problem regardless of vaginal delivery or caesarean section. Acute postpartum genito-pelvic pain rates can be up to 85%. This rate is observed as 92% one day after caesarean and vaginal delivery. Postpartum pain due to acute injuries from birth usually gets better in the first 2-3 months. However, for some new mothers, acute genito-pelvic pain may persist longer after delivery.
Considering that there are over 100 million births per year worldwide, the risk of women experiencing genito-pelvic pain increases accordingly. According to these estimations, at least one million women worldwide may suffer from persistent postpartum genito-pelvic pain for one year or more after giving birth. Acute genito-pelvic pain, on the other hand, negatively affects the recovery of the perineal region in the postpartum period, problems in bladder and bowel functions, and activities of daily living. Pelvic floor muscle exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and increase urethral sphincter pressure. Strengthened pelvic floor muscles provide cushioning support to the pelvic organs and prevent pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence by increasing urethral sphincter pressure (and promoting urethral muscle hypertrophy). They are also involved in sexual function and continence. Pelvic floor muscle exercises are exercises that provide the strength, endurance, contraction, relaxation or development of the pelvic floor muscles. In line with this literature, this study was conducted to determine the effect of pelvic floor muscle exercises applied during pregnancy on the level of genito-pelvic pain after delivery.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Experimental Group
30 pregnant women in the experimental group, pelvic floor muscle exercise was explained in detail and an exercise brochure was given in addition. Pelvic floor muscle exercises were taught by the researcher G.Y. In order for the exercise to be continued or applied correctly, the experimental group was interviewed by phone every 2 weeks. Information was given about continuing pelvic floor muscle exercises beginning from the 30th week of pregnancy until the postpartum 6th week.
Pelvic floor muscle exercises
Pelvic floor muscle exercises were applied to the pregnant women in the experimental group from the 30th gestational week to the 6th postpartum week.
Control Group
The control group were filled only data collection forms
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Pelvic floor muscle exercises
Pelvic floor muscle exercises were applied to the pregnant women in the experimental group from the 30th gestational week to the 6th postpartum week.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Are primipara, not diagnosed with risky pregnancy,
* Are 30 weeks of gestation,
* Have no genito-pelvic pain pre-pregnancy,
* Have no vulvar varicosities,
* Are over the age of 18 and have no communication barrier (speaking Turkish)
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Husniye DINC KAYA
Associate Professor
Principal Investigators
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Husniye DINC KAYA, assoc.prof
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Locations
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Gulcin Bozkurt
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Vermelis JM, Wassen MM, Fiddelers AA, Nijhuis JG, Marcus MA. Prevalence and predictors of chronic pain after labor and delivery. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2010 Jun;23(3):295-9. doi: 10.1097/aco.0b013e32833853e8.
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Declercq E, Cunningham DK, Johnson C, Sakala C. Mothers' reports of postpartum pain associated with vaginal and cesarean deliveries: results of a national survey. Birth. 2008 Mar;35(1):16-24. doi: 10.1111/j.1523-536X.2007.00207.x.
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Thakar R, Stanton S. Management of genital prolapse. BMJ. 2002 May 25;324(7348):1258-62. doi: 10.1136/bmj.324.7348.1258. No abstract available.
Bo K, Frawley HC, Haylen BT, Abramov Y, Almeida FG, Berghmans B, Bortolini M, Dumoulin C, Gomes M, McClurg D, Meijlink J, Shelly E, Trabuco E, Walker C, Wells A. An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for the conservative and nonpharmacological management of female pelvic floor dysfunction. Int Urogynecol J. 2017 Feb;28(2):191-213. doi: 10.1007/s00192-016-3123-4. Epub 2016 Dec 5.
Yetiskin G, Dinc Kaya H. The effect of pelvic floor muscle exercises applied during pregnancy on genito-pelvic pain level in postpartum period. Int Urogynecol J. 2022 Oct;33(10):2791-2799. doi: 10.1007/s00192-022-05225-2. Epub 2022 Jun 9.
Other Identifiers
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13022260-300-76447
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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