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We did not detect similar fluctuation of nuclear p27 expression in muscle fibers, yet myotubes do not exhibit estrogen receptor expression [ 2 26 ] . However, estrogen, progesterone and androgen receptors are expressed in the principal cells (fibroblasts) of levator ani fascia [ 26 ] , which represents another important component of the pelvic floor involved in its suspensory function, and might be a target of the complex effect of hormonal fluctuations during the cycle, and influenced by the hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women.
The levator ani muscles play an important role in bladder neck fixation provided by the suspensory sling and hiatal ligament [ 6 ] . The urethra is supported by the action of the levator ani muscles through their connection to the endopelvic fascia of the anterior vaginal wall [ 7 ] , and the muscles of the levator ani contract during a cough to assist continence [ 8 ] . The fast twitch type II fibers in the levator ani muscles play an important role in continence, and their loss accompanies the development of urinary incontinence [ 9 ] . Clinically, women with recurrent urinary incontinence after Burch colposuspension have a more pronounced pelvic floor weakness than women with primary stress urinary incontinence [ 10 ] . This suggests that the recurrent urinary incontinence is caused by a progression of pelvic floor dysfunction.