In women, ageing-related changes in sex hormones accelerate during middle age, leading to the permanent cessation of ovarian function. 1 The menopausal decline in serum estrogen concentration may lead to changes in the pelvic floor tissue and potentially to disorders, 2 such as urinary and faecal incontinences, constipation or defecation difficulties and pelvic organ prolapse. [3][4][5][6] In addition to hormonal changes, several factors contribute to pelvic floor disorders, including the natural aging of the connective tissue, reproductive history and lifestyle, as well as factors increasing intra-abdominal pressure. 7,8