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

IF 2 Q2 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Obstetrics and Gynecology Science Pub Date : 2024-11-05 DOI:10.5468/ogs.24103
Saher Lotfy Elgayar
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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 two times a week, while PFM training was performed daily. At baseline and after 12 weeks, PFM strength and endurance were assessed using a perineometer and sexual function was examined using the female sexual function index (FSFI) and 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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高强度聚焦电磁疗法和盆底运动对绝经后妇女盆底肌肉和性功能的联合影响。随机对照试验。
研究目的本研究旨在探讨高强度聚焦电磁疗法(HIFEMT)对绝经后妇女盆底肌肉(PFM)、性功能和生活质量(QoL)的影响:将 50 名患有盆底肌无力和性功能障碍的绝经后妇女随机分为两组。HIFEMT 组除参加 HIFEMT 外,还参加 PFM 训练计划,而对照组仅进行 PFM 训练。在为期 12 周的时间里,HIFEMT 每周安排两次,而 PFM 训练则每天进行。在基线和 12 周后,使用会阴计评估 PFM 的强度和耐力,并使用女性性功能指数(FSFI)和更年期生活质量问卷(MENQOL)检查性功能:结果:与基线测量结果相比,HIFEMT 组和对照组的 PFM 力量和耐力以及 FSFI 分数均有显著提高,而 MENQOL 分数则有显著下降:在 PFM 训练的基础上增加 HIFEMT,可改善有 PFM 肌无力和性功能障碍的绝经后妇女的 PFM 肌力、耐力、性功能和 QoL。
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Science
Obstetrics and Gynecology Science Medicine-Obstetrics and Gynecology
CiteScore
3.80
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15.80%
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58
审稿时长
16 weeks
期刊介绍: Obstetrics & Gynecology Science (NLM title: Obstet Gynecol Sci) is an international peer-review journal that published basic, translational, clinical research, and clinical practice guideline to promote women’s health and prevent obstetric and gynecologic disorders. The journal has an international editorial board and is published in English on the 15th day of every other month. Submitted manuscripts should not contain previously published material and should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. The journal has been publishing articles since 1958. The aim of the journal is to publish original articles, reviews, case reports, short communications, letters to the editor, and video articles that have the potential to change the practices in women''s health care. The journal’s main focus is the diagnosis, treatment, prediction, and prevention of obstetric and gynecologic disorders. Because the life expectancy of Korean and Asian women is increasing, the journal''s editors are particularly interested in the health of elderly women in these population groups. The journal also publishes articles about reproductive biology, stem cell research, and artificial intelligence research for women; additionally, it provides insights into the physiology and mechanisms of obstetric and gynecologic diseases.
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