Effectiveness of vaginal cones in strengthening pelvic floor in post-menopause female urinary incontinence: case report

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence (UI) can affect both sexes, but it has a high prevalence in females, and women in the third age are the most affected. UI affects quality of life (QOL) because it causes discomfort, reduced self-confidence, behavioral change, interference with sexuality, social life, physical and emotional health. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of vaginal cones in strengthening pelvic stinging (AP) in women with postmenopausal urinary incontinence. METHODS: A quantitative, observational exploratory case study design, conducted with 2 women enrolled for UI treatment. The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ-SF) was applied and the functional assessment of the AP by the perineometer, before and after 10 sessions, performed 3 times a week, for 45 minutes, through a treatment program. of vaginal cones and kinesiotherapy, associated with Kegel exercises. RESULTS: Regarding the ICIQ-SF, patient 1, in the evaluation, scored 10 points (very severe) and reevaluation 2 (mild impact). Patient 2 initially scored 9 (severe impact), and after treatment 1 (mild impact) both had stress UI. In the evaluation of muscle contraction, patient 1 obtained 40 sauers (normal) and went to 44 (good). Patient 2 went from 16 sauers (regular) to 28 (normal). CONCLUSION: The vaginal cones benefited women with stress urinary incontinence, strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, providing improved quality of life.