Your doctor may be recommending kegel exercises for a number of reasons. For example, if you are born with a congenital defect of your pelvic floor, kegels could be the right choice for you. In addition, kegels can be of good vaginal benefit to people who have had bad traumatic childhood injuries in the area, have had a vaginal injury, often get constipated and strain at their bowel movements or have jobs that involve heavy lifting and climbing. Kegel exercises are also recommended for women who have just given birth as there is a great relaxation of their pelvic floor muscles. In addition, women in menopause who suffer from stress incontinence may greatly benefit from them. One critical thing to remember when it comes to kegels though, is that you must be one hundred percent sure that you are doing them correctly to receive the benefits that they offer. Only proper and frequent exercising will be of help.