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Pelvic floor muscles

Illustration of urinary system, showing pelvic floor muscles

Your urinary sphincter, with the help of surrounding pelvic floor muscles, controls urine release from your bladder. Keeping these muscles well toned may help prevent or alleviate incontinence.
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