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As a result, individuals with one or more of these conditions may fluctuate between or simultaneously experience symptoms such as pelvic pain, urinary frequency\/urgency\/incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and gastrointestinal problems. This multifaceted range of symptoms results in the need for interdisciplinary team-based approaches to tailor treatment. Given the negative impact pelvic floor symptoms can have on quality of life and mental health which in turn can \u201cturn up the dial\u201d on the severity of symptoms, psychologists play an integral role in optimizing care for the whole patient. 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