Effects of pelvic floor muscle exercises on quality of life outcomes in women with stress urinary incontinence

 Absract  Background: Stress urinary incontinence is a common problem in the middleaged  women and can affect their quality of life. This study evaluated the effects of  pelvic floor muscle exercise on quality of life outcomes in women with stress urinary  incontinence .  Methods: After baseline evaluation, 50 women were assigned for this clinical trial .  Participants were instructed to do pelvic floor muscle exercises for 3 months and  their quality of life measured before and 3 months after intervention .  Results: forty-six women completed the trial. Significant difference in the quality  of life scores (P<0.0001) were noted in women with stress urinary incontinence, after   12 weeks .  Conclusion: 12 weeks of pelvic floor muscle exercises significantly improved  quality of life outcomes in women with stress urinary incontinence .