Combined effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in postmenopausal women

Objective This study aimed to explore the impact of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy (HIFEMT) on the pelvic floor muscles (PFM), sexual function, and quality of life (QoL) among postmenopausal women. Methods Fifty postmenopausal women with PFM weakness and sexual dysfunction were rando...

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Main Author: Saher Lotfy Elgayar
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Published: Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024-11-01
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Online Access:http://ogscience.org/upload/pdf/ogs-24103.pdf
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description Objective This study aimed to explore the impact of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy (HIFEMT) on the pelvic floor muscles (PFM), sexual function, and quality of life (QoL) among postmenopausal women. Methods Fifty postmenopausal women with PFM weakness and sexual dysfunction were randomly allocated into two equal groups. The HIFEMT group participated in the PFM training program in addition to HIFEMT, whereas the control group performed PFM training only. For 12 weeks, HIFEMT was scheduled twice a week, while PFM training was performed daily. At baseline and after 12 weeks, PFM strength and endurance were assessed using a perineometer, sexual function was examined using the female sexual function index (FSFI), and QoL was assessed through the menopause-specific quality of life questionnaire (MENQOL). Results The HIFEMT and control groups showed significant increases in PFM strength and endurance and FSFI scores, and significant declines in MENQOL compared with baseline measures (P<0.05). Compared to the control group, the HIFEMT group showed substantial improvements in all measured variables after 12 weeks (P<0.05). Conclusion Addition of HIFEMT to PFM training improved the PFM strength, endurance, sexual function, and QoL in postmenopausal women with PFM weakness and sexual dysfunction.
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spelling doaj-art-b7ce9e78e66c4c618dc3528c8f2964192024-11-20T01:54:55ZengKorean Society of Obstetrics and GynecologyObstetrics & Gynecology Science2287-85722287-85802024-11-0167657458510.5468/ogs.241038847Combined effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in postmenopausal womenSaher Lotfy Elgayar0Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Middle East University, Amman, JordanObjective This study aimed to explore the impact of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy (HIFEMT) on the pelvic floor muscles (PFM), sexual function, and quality of life (QoL) among postmenopausal women. Methods Fifty postmenopausal women with PFM weakness and sexual dysfunction were randomly allocated into two equal groups. The HIFEMT group participated in the PFM training program in addition to HIFEMT, whereas the control group performed PFM training only. For 12 weeks, HIFEMT was scheduled twice a week, while PFM training was performed daily. At baseline and after 12 weeks, PFM strength and endurance were assessed using a perineometer, sexual function was examined using the female sexual function index (FSFI), and QoL was assessed through the menopause-specific quality of life questionnaire (MENQOL). Results The HIFEMT and control groups showed significant increases in PFM strength and endurance and FSFI scores, and significant declines in MENQOL compared with baseline measures (P<0.05). Compared to the control group, the HIFEMT group showed substantial improvements in all measured variables after 12 weeks (P<0.05). Conclusion Addition of HIFEMT to PFM training improved the PFM strength, endurance, sexual function, and QoL in postmenopausal women with PFM weakness and sexual dysfunction.http://ogscience.org/upload/pdf/ogs-24103.pdfwomenpelvic floorstrengthquality of life
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Combined effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in postmenopausal women
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
women
pelvic floor
strength
quality of life
title Combined effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in postmenopausal women
title_full Combined effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in postmenopausal women
title_fullStr Combined effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in postmenopausal women
title_full_unstemmed Combined effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in postmenopausal women
title_short Combined effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in postmenopausal women
title_sort combined effects of high intensity focused electromagnetic therapy and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in postmenopausal women
topic women
pelvic floor
strength
quality of life
url http://ogscience.org/upload/pdf/ogs-24103.pdf
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