ArticleLower urinary tract symptoms2019
Effect of lower urinary tract symptoms on the quality of life and sexual function of males in China, Taiwan, and South Korea: Subgroup analysis of a cross-sectional, population-based study.
Article in Lower urinary tract symptoms, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07663344 (Prospective Feasibility Trial on MRI-TRUS Fusion Water Vapour Ablation for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), which is not on this map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Prospective Feasibility Trial on MRI-TRUS Fusion Water Vapour Ablation for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (STEAM-MAP 1 Study - Steam Therapy With MRI and AI-assisted Planning)
Who cites it
11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
- Complementary therapies in the control of male lower urinary tract symptoms: A systematic review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem · 2022Pooled it
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- The Effects of Vibegron Add-on Therapy on Alpha 1-Blocker Therapy for Sexual Function and Overactive Bladder Symptoms in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Prospective, Open-Label Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Lower urinary tract symptoms among male patients on hemodialysis: Prospective and multi-central cross-sectional study.SAGE open medicine · 2024Article
- International Prostate Symptom Score and Quality of Life Index for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Are Associated with Aging Males Symptoms Rating Scale for Late-Onset Hypogonadism Symptoms.The world journal of men's health · 2023Article
- An overview of benign prostatic hyperplasia and its appreciation in Greco-Arab (Unani) system of medicine.Asian journal of urology · 2022Review
- The Etiology and Pathophysiology Genesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer: A New Perspective.Medicines (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Family Physician's Educational Interview with Patients Helps in Early Recognition of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.International journal of general medicine · 2021Article
- Association Among Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Erectile Function, and Sexual Satisfaction: Results from the Brazil LUTS Study.Sexual medicine · 2020Article
- Effect of lower urinary tract symptoms on the quality of life and sexual function of males in China, Taiwan, and South Korea: Subgroup analysis of a cross-sectional, population-based study.Lower urinary tract symptoms · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveLower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in males can reduce patients' quality of life (QoL) and affect sexual function and satisfaction. Although this has been documented in the US, Canada, Germany, Italy, UK, and Sweden, data are limited on the effects of LUTS on QoL and sexual function in Asian men. The present subgroup analysis of an Internet-based survey correlated the incidence of male LUTS by severity and category with self-assessed QoL and sexual function and satisfaction measures.
methodsMales aged ≥40 years were randomly selected from consumer survey panels in China, Taiwan, and South Korea. LUTS were defined using the International Continence Society (ICS) 2002 symptom definitions; symptom severity was assessed by the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). The effect of LUTS on QoL was assessed using Patient Perception of Bladder Condition (PPBC) and IPSS QoL scores. Sexual function and satisfaction were assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).
resultsMen with moderate-to-severe LUTS and overlap of voiding, storage, and post-micturition symptom categories reported dissatisfaction with their QoL and sexual function. LUTS severity was negatively correlated with IIEF scores. Overlap of LUTS categories had a greater effect on QoL and sexual satisfaction than the incidence of just 1 LUTS.
conclusionThe findings of the present study suggest that LUTS is prevalent in >60% of Asian males aged ≥40 years and is associated with reduced QoL and sexual function, particularly in those with overlap of LUTS categories and greater symptom severity.
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