The spectrum and etiologies of lower urinary tract symptoms in postmenopausal women

Autor: Vishrut Bharti, Rajesh K. Tiwari, Sanjay Gupta, Rohit Upadhyay, Manoj K. Singh, Deelip K. Singh
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Current Urology, Vol 17, Iss 3, Pp 179-183 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1661-7649
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DOI: 10.1097/CU9.0000000000000196
Popis: Abstract. Background. Although the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is high in the female population, it is even higher in postmenopausal females. The frequency, severity, and etiology of LUTS vary among populations and individuals. This study aimed to define the characteristics of LUTS in postmenopausal women and their underlying etiologies. Material and methods. Overall, 74 postmenopausal patients presenting with LUTS in the urological outpatient department were included in the study. A detailed evaluation of LUTS and their underlying etiologies was performed. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on age (
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