EFFECT OF KEGEL EXERCISES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PAIN AND URINARY INCONTINENCE IN UTERINE PROLAPSE; A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Abstract

Uterine Prolapse is a common condition, one in three women is affected worldwide. Kegel exercises plays vital role in reducing symptoms of uterine prolapse. Objective: To determine effects of Kegel exercises in management of pain and urinary incontinence in women with Uterine prolapse. Materials and Methods: A Quasi-experimental study with non-probability convenience sampling was carried out at Dr. Ziauddin Hospital Karachi from June to December 2022. Inclusion criteria was Females with age of 40-60 years; diagnosed 1^st and 2^nd-degree Uterine Prolapse with complaints of pain and urinary incontinence. The application of the hot pack was done before exercise for 15 minutes. Four Kegel exercises performed in every session of the participants with 10 repetitions, 6 days a week for one month. SPSS 25was used to analyze data. Results: A total of 56 participants with mean age 45.21±5.33 years. Before treatment data indicated that there were 13 respondents in the very severe category, 22 in the severe category, 16 in moderate pain, and 5 in mild pain. However, after given exercises post-treatment pain was reduced. No participants were seen in the severe and very severe pain category, while 10 were found with moderate, 34 with mild, and 12 were found with no pain. Conclusion: Kegel exercises have a significant effect in relieving pain and decreasing symptoms of urinary incontinence in females with uterine prolapse after one month of intervention.