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What are kegel exercise?

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Pelvic muscle: Kegels are exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic muscles. This helps with some bladder control issues, especially those that occur after having a baby. Here's a site if you want to learn how to do them: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/womens-health/in-depth/kegel-exercises/art-20045283

Answered 11/22/2018

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

They are: Exercises for the pelvic floor muscles, isometric contractions of these muscles(pubococcygeus muscles). They can serve to help man and women with urinary incontinence issues, fecal incontinence issues and possible improve certain sexual issues for men and women.

Answered 4/26/2015

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Dr. Simon Kimm answered

Specializes in Urology

Pelvic floor muscles: Used in sex & urinary control, can be weakened with age, childbirth or surgery. Kegels help to strengthen these muscles, stopping and starting urine midstream will help you identify the muscles you need to contract for these exercises. After you know what contract, do 8 to 12 exercises 3 times daily at least 4 times a week. A physical therapist may be necessary in difficult cases.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Muscle strengthen: Pretend like you're trying to prevent passing gas (flatus). Hold that posture for 5 seconds and then release for 5 seconds. Repeat this cycle (15 repetitions in morning, 15 in the afternoon and 15 in the evening). Good luck!

Answered 3/25/2022

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