Investigation Of The Effects Of Kegel Exercises On Vaginal Flatus Among Postpartum Women

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-06-08

Study Completion Date

2024-02-28

Brief Summary

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Title: Investigation of the Effects of Kegel Exercises on Vaginal Flatus Among Postpartum Women

Brief Summary:

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Kegel exercises in reducing vaginal flatus among postpartum women. Vaginal flatus, the involuntary passage of air through the vagina, is a common but often underreported pelvic floor dysfunction that can affect women's quality of life.

A total of 40 postpartum women were randomly assigned to an experimental group (performing Kegel exercises) or a control group (no intervention). The experimental group performed Kegel exercises three times daily in different positions for six weeks. Vaginal flatus frequency and bother scores were assessed using a validated questionnaire, and sexual quality of life was evaluated with the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12).

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Detailed Description

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This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to assess the effectiveness of Kegel exercises in reducing vaginal flatus among postpartum women. Vaginal flatus, the involuntary passage of air through the vagina, is a common but often overlooked pelvic floor dysfunction that can negatively impact women's quality of life.

A total of 40 postpartum women were recruited and randomly assigned to either the experimental group, which performed Kegel exercises, or the control group, which received no intervention. Participants in the experimental group were instructed to perform Kegel exercises three times daily in different positions (supine, sitting, and standing) over six weeks. The intervention focused on strengthening the pelvic floor muscles through a combination of fast and slow contractions targeting both Type I and Type II muscle fibers.

The primary outcome measures included vaginal flatus frequency and bother scores, which were assessed using a validated questionnaire before and after the intervention. Additionally, sexual quality of life was evaluated using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12).

Conditions

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Pelvic Floor Awareness Postpartum Postpartum Pelvic Floor Function and Symptoms Flatus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This is a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial with two arms: an experimental group performing Kegel exercises and a control group receiving no intervention

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Participants and outcome assessors were blinded to group allocation to prevent bias insubjective evaluations

Study Groups

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Kegel Exercise Group

Participants in this group performed Kegel exercises three times daily in different positions (supine, sitting, and standing) for three weeks, followed by a six-week home program. The exercises targeted both type I and type II muscle fibers with fast and slow contractions.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kegel Exercises

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Kegel exercises performed three times daily in different positions (supine, sitting, and standing) for three weeks, followed by a six-week home program

Control Group

Participants in this group did not perform any pelvic floor exercises and continued their routine postpartum activities. No intervention was applied

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Kegel Exercises

Kegel exercises performed three times daily in different positions (supine, sitting, and standing) for three weeks, followed by a six-week home program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* being between the ages of 20-50,
* being postpartum at least 6 weeks after the last birth,
* having a complaint of vaginal flatus, and being willing to exercise

Exclusion Criteria

* being over four months postpartum,
* current pregnancy,
* presence of pelvic infection,
* inability to indicate whether there is vaginal flatus,
* the presence of gynecological cancer.

Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No