Measuring the distance between body parts may predict success of kegel exercises for bladder control

This study looked at 150 women with stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising) who completed a three-month pelvic floor muscle training program. Researchers measured the anogenital distance (the space between the anus and genitals) and genital hiatus to see if these measurements could predict who would improve. The goal is to find a simple way to identify women most likely to succeed with exercise-based treatment, potentially avoiding unnecessary delays in other therapies.