Effects of physical exercise on sexual function and quality of sexual life related to menopausal symptoms in peri-and postmenopausal women: a systematic review

MC Carcelén-Fraile, A Aibar-Almazán… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
During the menopausal period, sexual dysfunction is associated with the development or
worsening of psychological conditions, causing deterioration in women's mental health and …

Pelvic floor muscle training as treatment for female sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

CH Jorge, K Bø, CC Catai, LGO Brito, P Driusso… - American journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training in
treating female sexual dysfunction. Data Sources A systematic review of databases …

[HTML][HTML] Kegel exercises

YC Huang, KV Chang - 2020 - europepmc.org
In 1948, Kegel exercises were first described by Arnold Kegel for pelvic floor muscle
strengthening. The perineometer, also called the vaginal manometer, has been designed to …

Pelvic floor muscle training effect in sexual function in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial

MM Franco, CC Pena, LM de Freitas… - The journal of sexual …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background The prevalence of sexual dysfunction is high in postmenopausal women and
pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) could improve sexual function during this period. Aim To …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of hormonal and nonhormonal approaches to vaginal atrophy and sexual dysfunctions in postmenopausal women: a systematic review

ACA Sarmento, APF Costa, J Lírio… - Revista Brasileira de …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of the hormonal and nonhormonal approaches to
symptoms of sexual dysfunction and vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women. Data …

Investigating the role of the pelvic floor muscles in sexual function and sexual response: a systematic review and meta-analysis

S Faucher, G Déry-Rouleau, M Bardin… - The journal of sexual …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Introduction The pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) have been suggested to play a key role in
sexual function and response in women. However, syntheses of the evidence thus far have …

Effectiveness of Kegel exercise and lubricant gel for improving sexual function in menopausal women: A randomized trial

A Khosravi, H Riazi, M Simbar, A Montazeri - European Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background There are different approaches to improving sexual function among
menopausal women including Kegel exercise and using lubricant gel. However, it is not …

Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation for genitourinary syndrome of menopause: why, how and when?

J Mercier, C Dumoulin, G Carrier-Noreau - Climacteric, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is caused by chronic deprivation of estrogen
and other sex steroids during the postmenopausal period, which leads to changes in the …

Effect of counseling on sexual function and behavior in postmenopausal women and their spouses: a randomized, controlled trial (RCT) study

A Tiznobek, ST Mirmolaei, Z Momenimovahed… - Menopause Review …, 2017 - termedia.pl
Results There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of
demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, in the initial stage of the study …

Kegel's exercise to improve sexual self-efficacy in primiparous women

NL Lolowang, Y Afiyanti, T Ungsianik - Enfermeria clinica, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective Sexuality is one of the crucial aspects of an individual's quality of life. Women,
especially primiparous women could have concerns about sexuality which interrupt their …