The study fills a gaping research gap.

The data around womens health, and especially pelvic health, is really lacking, adds Carmy.

And theres a significant mental component too.

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Its important to remember that general health issues will also affect your pelvic health.

Unfortunately sometimes we look at the pelvis in a vacuum.

There is in fact a deep connection between mind and body, and specifically the pelvis.

Stress and anxiety have a strong association with bladder urgency and frequency, says McGurk andstudies have confirmed this.