Kegel Exercises for Men (cont.)

When Will You See Results from Kegel Exercises?

Seeing results with any exercise takes time, so be patient. If you do Kegels three times a day, you should see better bladder control in three to six weeks -- some men see it even sooner. Try keeping a record of your urine leakage each day to help you notice improvements.

If you don't see any change in a month, you may not have located the right muscles for Kegel exercises. Give your doctor or urologist a call. They can offer tips on how to find and successfully exercise the right muscles.

3 Tips to Help Make Kegel Exercises a Habit

The most effective exercises are the ones you do regularly. To help you get into the rhythm of doing Kegels, try these simple tips:

• Stay consistent. Do your Kegel exercises at the same time each day -- maybe first thing in the morning, while brushing your teeth, and as you watch the nightly news.



• Remember the benefits. If you keep up with Kegels, they can really make a difference in your urinary incontinence.



• Pay attention to progress. Over time, you'll notice your urinary incontinence is improving. Maybe you're having fewer leaks, or are leaking less.

WebMD Medical Reference

SOURCES:

Urology Centers of Alabama, Male Incontinence, "Urinary Incontinence."

National Institutes of Health, Kidney and Urological Diseases: "Urinary Incontinence in Men."

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, "Kegel Exercises for Urinary Incontinence."

University of California at Santa Barbara, "Kegel Exercises."

Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD, on March 20, 2009

Last Editorial Review: 3/20/2009 4:50:15 PM

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