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Pelvic floor exercises for treating post-micturition dribble in men with erectile dysfunction: a randomized
Grace Dorey1, Mark Speakman, Roger Feneley
1Faculty of Health and Social Studies, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Urologic Nursing
|January 22, 2005
Summary
Pelvic floor muscle exercises effectively treat post-micturition dribble (PMD) in men with erectile dysfunction. This intervention significantly reduced PMD symptoms, with most participants becoming asymptomatic after treatment.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Men's Health
- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Background:
- Post-micturition dribble (PMD) is a common complaint among men, often associated with conditions like erectile dysfunction.
- Conservative management options for PMD are sought to improve quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) combined with manometric biofeedback for treating PMD in men with erectile dysfunction.
- To compare the outcomes of PFME and biofeedback against lifestyle advice alone.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 55 men with erectile dysfunction and PMD.
- Intervention group received PFME with biofeedback and lifestyle advice; control group received lifestyle advice initially.
- Outcomes including PMD status were assessed at baseline, 3, and 6 months by a blinded assessor.
Main Results:
- At 3 months, the intervention group showed a significant reduction in PMD (p=0.001) compared to the control group (p=0.102).
- Following 3 months of PFME and 3 months of home exercises, 75% of participants became asymptomatic of PMD.
- PMD severity was not correlated with age, erectile function, or anal manometric parameters.
Conclusions:
- Pelvic floor muscle exercises, particularly with a "squeeze out" technique, are an effective treatment for PMD in men with erectile dysfunction.
- This conservative approach offers a viable solution for managing PMD symptoms.