Investigation of the Effects of Pilates Exercises on Menopause Symptoms and Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-09-15

Study Completion Date

2024-10-10

Brief Summary

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Menopause represents a major transition in a woman's life as estrogen and progesterone levels decline, and this hormonal shift is associated with a range of symptoms that can significantly impact a woman's quality of life, including vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats, and urogenital symptoms such as vaginal dryness and sexual dysfunction.

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Detailed Description

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This study aimed to investigate the effects of Pilates exercises on menopausal symptoms and sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. The research seeks to understand how an 8-week Pilates program, conducted twice a week, influences the quality of life and sexual function during the postmenopausal period. A total of 30 postmenopausal women were included in this study, divided into a Pilates group and a control group. The Pilates group participated in an 8-week Pilates exercise program, while the control group received no exercise intervention but attended menopause information sessions. Data were collected using the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), the Menopausal-Specific Quality of Life Scale (MENQOL), and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) before and after the intervention. Body Mass Index (BMI) was recorded, but not used in the primary analysis.

Conditions

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Menopausal Syndrome Sexual Dysfunctions Quality of Life and Menopause

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

1. Reformer pilates group
2. Group that includes lifestyle changes

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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pilates group

The Pilates intervention group participated in an 8-week Pilates exercise program. The program consisted of sessions held twice a week, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. The Pilates exercises focused on core stability, flexibility, balance, and controlled breathing, and were tailored to accommodate the fitness levels of the participants. Each session was conducted by a certified Pilates instructor who ensured proper technique and safety during the exercises

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

PİLATES GROUP

Intervention Type OTHER

A total of 16 sessions were applied for 8 weeks, 2 sessions per week.

group that includes lifestyle changes

. The control group did not engage in any structured exercise program during the 8-week period. Instead, they attended a menopause information session where they received education on menopause-related issues, including symptom management, lifestyle modifications, and general health tips for postmenopausal women.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Behavioral: lifestyle changes

Intervention Type OTHER

presentation including lifestyle changes was prepared and training was provided.

Interventions

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PİLATES GROUP

A total of 16 sessions were applied for 8 weeks, 2 sessions per week.

Intervention Type OTHER

Behavioral: lifestyle changes

presentation including lifestyle changes was prepared and training was provided.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Women who have reached menopause
* Being physically or cognitively competent to exercise
* Those who agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

* Those with serious heart disease, DM, kidney, liver, thyroid disease and cancer patients
* Those receiving hormone therapy
* People using antipsychotic medication
* Those using steroids and derivative drugs
* People using insulin sensitizing drugs Those with musculoskeletal system diseases that would prevent them from exercising Cognitive problems that affect cooperation

Minimum Eligible Age

45 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes