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According to the Society for Women's Health Research Bone Health Working Group, women make up 80% of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, and an additional 27.3 million women are estimated to have osteopenia (a lower bone mineral density than normal).

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 8–13% of reproductive-aged women, with up to 70% of affected women remaining undiagnosed worldwide. Similarly, WHO estimates endometriosis affects roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive age women and girls globally.

Anorexia nervosa is commonly associated with extreme weight loss and emaciation. However, there exists a lesser-known variant of this eating disorder that challenges this stereotype called atypical anorexia nervosa. Unlike typical anorexia nervosa, individuals with atypical anorexia nervosa exhibit all the behavioral and psychological symptoms but maintain a weight within or above a “normal” range.

Pelvic floor disorders result when the muscles and connective tissue within the pelvic cavity weaken, tense, or are injured, and are often perpetuated due to our lack of brain body connection to our pelvic floor. But what are the benefits of seeing a pelvic floor PT, like the one found at Women's+ Health Collective? Here are just a few:

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