Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Quality of Life in Elderly Women - a Population-based Pilot Study

Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Quality of Life in Elderly Women - a Population-based Pilot Study

To assess pelvic floor symptoms and quality of life in elderly women.

The aim is to assess pelvic floor symptoms and quality of life in elderly women. The study is conducted as population-based in 100-130 women at the age of 64-66 years. All study objects are examined gynecologically and with vaginal ultrasound. Subjective symptoms are evaluated with validated questionnaires concerning pelvic floor symptoms, sexual symptoms and quality of life. This is a pilot study before a larger scale population-based study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All women in one municipality aged 64-66 years who are willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Persons under guardianship or who does not understand the used questionnaires.