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Prevalence and bother of lower urinary tract symptoms and overactive bladder in Poland, an Eastern European Study.
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The Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) in Poland: Epidemiology of LUTS (Poland LUTS) Study
Non-invasive NESA Neuromodulation Versus Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
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44 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Association Between Childbirth and Overactive Bladder Symptoms: A Nationwide Internet-Based Study of 4800 Japanese Women.Lower urinary tract symptoms · 2026Article
- Preoperative urge urinary incontinence and outcomes after thulium laser enucleation for benign prostatic hyperplasia.World journal of urology · 2026Article
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- A multicenter cross-sectional study on the correlation between lower urinary tract symptoms and sleep status in female nurses aged 40 years and above.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Non-Invasive Autonomic Neuromodulation for Overactive Bladder: A Comparative Pilot Trial of NESA and Tibial Nerve Stimulation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Drug-induced xerostomia and hyposalivation in patients with overactive bladder: a prospective open-label observational study comparing antimuscarinics and β3-adrenoceptor agonists.Scientific reports · 2025Observational
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- Effect of Eugenol on Detrusor Muscle: Potential for Overactive Bladder Treatment.International neurourology journal · 2024Article
- Association of Aggression with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Overactive Bladder in Men: Observations from a Large Population-representative Study.European urology open science · 2024Article
- Association between weight-adjusted waist index and overactive bladder syndrome among adult women in the United States: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2024Article
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- Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Correlate with Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation but Not with Men's Sexual Activity: Results from a Large Population-Representative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Prevalence and impact on daily life of lower urinary tract symptoms in Japan: Results of the 2023 Japan Community Health Survey (JaCS 2023).International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association · 2024Article
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Abstract
The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and overactive bladder (OAB) has been measured by population-based investigations in many parts of the world. However, data are lacking for Eastern Europe, and there has not been any large population-representative study in any country of this region. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and associated bother of LUTS and OAB in a population-representative sample of persons aged ≥ 40 years in Poland. This investigation was conducted as a computer-assisted telephone interview. The survey sample was stratified by age, sex, and place of residence to reflect the entire Polish population. LUTS and OAB were assessed by a standardized protocol based on the International Continence Society definitions and validated questionnaires. Of 6005 participants, 57% were women, and the mean age (range) was 60.7 (40-93) years. The prevalence of LUTS was 69.8% (men 66.2%; women 72.6%). There was no difference in prevalence between urban and rural areas. LUTS were often bothersome among men and women, but women were more likely to be bothered compared with men. There were also statistically significant correlations between the frequency and the bother intensity of each of the LUTS. The prevalence of OAB was higher in women (39.5%) than in men (26.8%), and OAB increased with age. Lastly, LUTS had detrimental effects on the quality of life because one third of the participants had concerns about their urinary-specific quality of life. This investigation was the first nationwide, population-representative epidemiological study of LUTS and OAB in an Eastern-European country. LUTS were highly prevalent, often bothersome, and had negative effects on the quality of life of men and women aged ≥ 40 years. Our findings are comparable with other epidemiologic studies of LUTS and OAB conducted in different regions of the world.Trial registration: NCT04121936.
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