A Urodynamic Analysis of Age Associated Changes in Urethral Function in Women with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Abstract

Our analysis showed a distinct difference in detrusor pressures at urethral opening and closure between women with and without stress incontinence. Differences were also demonstrated between women with and without detrusor instability. We found lower values of these indirect measures of urethral function in association with greater age. There was no evidence of lower urethral compliance in older women with lower urinary tract symptoms.