{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: The innervation of the bladder, the pelvic floor, and emotion: A review.
{Author}: Quaghebeur J;Petros P;Wyndaele JJ;De Wachter S;
{Journal}: Auton Neurosci
{Volume}: 235
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 11 2021
{Factor}: 2.355
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.autneu.2021.102868
{Abstract}: The innervation of the pelvic region is complex and includes extensive neurologic pathways. The higher centres' organisation determining the pelvic floor and organs' function remains a challenge understanding the physiological and pain mechanisms. Psychological and emotional factors have a profound influence on the pelvic floor and organ dysfunction such as LUTS. LUTS are associated with stress, depression, and anxiety. Neuroception is a subconscious neuronal system for detecting threats and safety and might explain the permanent disturbance of higher brain centres maintaining functional urological and gastrointestinal disorders and sphincter dysfunction.