Importance of Sex-Based Modelling of the Pelvic Region for Microwave Medical Applications

Abstract

This paper discusses sex-based considerations in the modelling of the pelvic region, to support the design and development of microwave bladder-based technologies. Accounting for sex-based differences in biomedical research is important to ensuring that the end-use technologies are fully effective across individuals from both sexes. In this paper, we discuss anatomical and physiological differences in the pelvic region, along with specific differences that affect dielectric properties of tissues and thus microwave scattering.