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The top 100 videos were screened, and 60 met the inclusion criteria. Videos were evaluated using the Kegel Video Evaluation Score (KVES) and the Global Quality Scale (GQS). Video metrics such as duration, views, likes, and comments were recorded, and statistical analyses were performed to assess correlations and inter\u2010rater reliability.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The mean KVES and GQS scores were 17.26\u2009\u00b1\u20094.38 and 3.36\u2009\u00b1\u20091.09, respectively, with 60% of videos categorized as high quality. Nonphysician health professionals uploaded the highest\u2010quality videos for instructional content. A strong correlation between KVES and GQS was observed (Spearman's \u03c1\u2009=\u20090.924, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001), validating the evaluation tool. Video duration positively impacted content comprehensiveness, while views and likes did not correlate with quality.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>In contrast to previous studies highlighting low\u2010quality medical content on YouTube, this study shows that high\u2010quality Kegel exercise videos are prevalent, suggesting their potential as reliable educational resources. 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