Exercise methods for postpartum urine leakage
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two types of exercises designed to help women who leak urine after vaginal delivery. The goal is to see which approach works better at reducing or stopping leakage.
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Who can take part
- You gave birth vaginally (not by C-section) at least 6 weeks ago
- You leak urine at least once per week
- You have been diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence (leakage when coughing, sneezing, or exercising)
- You are between 25 and 40 years old and have had at least 2 pregnancies
- You have not had pelvic floor physical therapy in the last 6 months
- You do not have recent pelvic surgery, neurological problems, diabetes, UTI, or liver disease
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