New LUTS Classification for Women Proposed
Women presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms cluster into 4 distinct symptom groups, according to a recent study.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Nocturnal Polyuria Linked to Non-Dipping Blood Pressure
More than three-quarters of men with nocturnal polyuria had non-dipping blood pressure compared with less than half of men with other causes of nocturia.
AUA Issues New Surgical Treatment Guidelines for LUTS
New clinical guidelines for the surgical management of lower urinary tract symptoms attributable to enlarged prostate offer 22 recommendations.
Inactivity, Sitting Tied to LUTS in Men
Low physical activity may increase risk of lower urinary tract symptoms in study of Korean men
Sexual Adverse Effects of BPH Drug Treatment Clarified
Decrease in scores on the Men’s Sexual Health Questionnaire mostly due to ejaculation disorders.
Water Ablation for BPH Lessens Risk of Ejaculatory Dysfunction
A novel approach called “Aquablation” provides results comparable to TURP, but with a decreased likelihood of retrograde ejaculation.
Prostatic Urethral Lift Benefits Durable Out to 5 Years
Patients who underwent the minimally invasive procedure had a 36%, 50%, and 44% improvement in IPSS, quality of life, and peak flow rate, respectively, at 5 years.
Dutasteride Linked to Adverse Sexual Side Effects
Long-term use of the drug may predispose men to worsening erectile dysfunction and elevated risk of diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
‘Real-World’ Data Support PUL Use for LUTS
PUL involves placement of small permanent metallic implants into the prostate that lift the lateral lobes away from the urethra and remove obstruction.
Water Vapor Ablation Eases BPH-Related Urinary Retention
In a study, 81.1% of men were able to void after an average of 28 days after treatment.
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