Effect of Long Term Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Postmenopausal Stress Urinary Incontinence

Authors

Marwa S. Mahmoud, Physical Therapy Department for Womens Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, EgyptFollow
Hala M. Hanafy, Physical Therapy Department for Womens Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, EgyptFollow
Mohamed A. Awad, Physical Therapy Department for Womens Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, EgyptFollow
Elsayed A. Eldesouky, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Al Azhar University, EgyptFollow

Abstract

Pulsed electromagnetic therapy is used to activate the pudendal nerve, which then activates the pelvic floor musculature, which is supposed to increase urethral closure and improve the stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Aim of the study: was to detect the long-term efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic therapy on post-menopausal SUI. Subjects and Methods: Forty postmenopausal females complaining from mild or moderate degree of SUI. They were recruited randomly from outpatient clinic of gynecological department in Al-Mataria teaching hospital, Egypt. Their ages ranged from 50 to 60 years old. The BMI of the patients was not exceeding 35 Kg/m2. They were multipara. Their deliveries were normal vaginal delivery. All women were treated by pulsed electromagnetic field 2 sessions/ week for 8 weeks. The vaginal squeeze pressure and symptoms of SUI were assessed pre-magnetic therapy, post magnetic therapy at the end of 8 weeks, follow up at 3, 6& 12 months by biofeedback (Myomed 632v) and (UDI-6) respectively. Results: The vaginal squeeze pressure was significantly increased (p= 0.001), and UDI-6 was significantly decreased (p= 0.001), at post magnetic therapy, follow up at 3, 6& 12 months when compared with their corresponding values measured pre-magnetic therapy. There was no significant difference (p> 0.05) between post magnetic therapy measurements compared at different time assessment at 3, 6& 12 months. Conclusion: The encouraging results of our study supported that PEMF has long -term effect as a unique therapeutic modality for the treatment of postmenopausal SUI.

Recommended Citation

S. Mahmoud, Marwa; M. Hanafy, Hala; A. Awad, Mohamed; and A. Eldesouky, Elsayed (2022) "Effect of Long Term Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Postmenopausal Stress Urinary Incontinence," International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology: Vol. 11 : Iss. 4 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/ijtfst/vol11/iss4/6