title: Correlation of urethral physiology and skin collagen in postmenopausal women.
abstract: Connective tissue collagen is thought to contribute to the generation of urethral pressure. It has been previously shown that skin collagen and urethral pressure are oestrogen dependent. This study demonstrates a correlation between urethral pressure measurements and skin collagen content. It is suggested that the beneficial effect of oestrogens on urethral function may be mediated by collagen.
authors.affiliation: Urodynamic Unit, King's College Hospital, London.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Versi
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cardozo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brincat
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cooper
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Montgomery
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Studd
mesh_terms: D003094:Collagen / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000502:physiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D012867:Skin / Q000032:analysis*; D014521:Urethra / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen