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Kegels speed up the process. I could see a difference after several weeks

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128824/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

Sorry but no. The LAST thing you want to do when doing Kegels is "squeeze your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967746/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

They worked for you and that is wonderful but the simple truth is that for at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967792/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

You know, I just want to comment that, although I'm new to this, with my RARP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424192/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2025

You can learn to do Kegels while sitting, standing or laying down. My understanding is we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239801/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2025

Thanks for the response. I do Kegels all the time, anytime. Sure hope they help! 🤞

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953835/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

There is an app called Easy Kegel that takes the brainwork out of doing Kegels. Try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042410/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Buy a package of the pads and place in the Depends and see how they work....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235912/

Discussion: Any recommendations for the best type of pads to wear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2025

Exercising Kegels before and after robotic prostatectomy worked for me. Remember to close them just before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144540/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ7EfGu03-0 she has som e good videos on how to do Kegels correctly

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360843/

Discussion: Breathing and kegel exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

Here are the links to the YouTube videos https://youtu.be/MJ7EfGu03-0 and - Kegels for Men https://youtu.be/n6z88aU1dMw

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170814/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

Thank you for sharing this advice. I have started doing Kegels twice a day. All the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077784/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

@kjacko I agree. I, too, did Kegels before my open prostatectomy that was 16 days ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1510299/

Discussion: Prostate surgery scheduled! Now focusing on core training

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 9:23am

Don't let that discourage you. You don't know that your six weeks of kegels isn't what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339470/

Discussion: How long after catheter removal did you start Kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

Appreciate that endorsement. Just wanted to hear from someone in the patient group who had used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512790/

Discussion: KEGEL APP for Prostate Cancer Patients; Search for updated info

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 11:47am

Thank you Captain Brent for your post. This is my 7 th week after the surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537475/

Discussion: Leakage after Prostate Cancer surgery: Concerned about travel and pads

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 5:25pm

I did Kegels for the 1st few years but it wasn't enough. I got a prescription...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346470/

Discussion: Post PT Pelvic Floor/Core Exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

My incontinence has gotten better over the past 14 months after my surgery, by doing kegels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527141/

Discussion: Still Leaking after Robotic Surgery: Thoughts on water intake

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 6:11am

Yes, kegels are the exercise. Proper PT will have you doing kegels while you are doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761838/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

To combine the two of you together: do kegels while doing your core training. Engage on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507584/

Discussion: Prostate surgery scheduled! Now focusing on core training

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 5:29pm

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