Does aging affect the elastic properties of the bladder and the urethra in nulliparous women: An ultrasound shear-wave elastography study.

Objective: To investigate how aging and menopausal status in absence of pregnancy and childbirth affect the elasticity of the bladder and urethra.

Study Design: A single-center prospective observational study including nulliparous 10 pre- and 12 postmenopausal women. Data collection included baseline characteristics, physical examination data, questionnaire scores, PDFI and the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire, and pelvic floor sonographic measurements as well as elastography measurements.