Can Stress Affect A Woman's Period?

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Menstrual Cycle and Incontinence: Does Your Period Affect Bladder Control?

I set out this week to write an article about how a woman’s monthly cycle can affect her bladder control. You see, I’ve personally noticed increased urine leakage during my period, and when I’ve shared this with other female friends they often concur that they also have a similar experience. When I asked a well-respected urogynecologist about this he told me that it wasn’t altogether uncommon, as a woman’s hormone levels change throughout her cycle and those hormone changes can lead...

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