scholarly journals Anatomical, physiological and pathophysiological features of the lower urinary tract in gender and age aspects

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-256
Author(s):  
Igor S. Shormanov ◽  
Andrey S. Solovyov ◽  
Igor A. Tyuzikov ◽  
Sergey V. Kulikov
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Hormonal Regulation ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Separate Section ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Lower Urinary

In the review article, based on the results of modern clinical and experimental studies, gender and age-related features of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the lower urinary tract are considered. The features of the structure and functioning of the urothelium, myothelium, neurothelium and endothelium of the lower urinary tract in men and women are described in detail. A separate section of the review is devoted to the peculiarities of hormonal regulation of the lower urinary tract, depending on gender and age.

scholarly journals Surveying the Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Based on Individual and Clinical Parameters in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Nazari ◽  
Vahid Shaygannejad ◽  
Mehrdad Mohammadi Sichani ◽  
Marjan Mansourian Gharaagozlou ◽  
Valiollah Hajhashemi
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Symptom Score ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lower Urinary

Abstract Background Most patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) suffer from bladder dysfunction during the course of the disease. This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of these complications among patients with MS. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 603 patients with MS who referred to the neurology clinics of Kashani and Alzahra Hospitals affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. The sampling was performed by multi-stage random cluster sampling method and the informed consent form was filled in by the subjects. Then, all the data were collected through interviews using the Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score (LUTSS) developed in accordance with the definitions presented by the International Continence Society (ICS) and the International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS). The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests in SPSS and the significance level was considered to be less than 0.050. Results The prevalence rate of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) was 87.6% among all the subjects, with a similar rate among women (88.0%) and men (86.0%). There was a significant difference between the two groups of men and women in terms of the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), intermittent urine flow, hesitancy, straining, and dribbling (P < 0.050). There was no significant difference between the two groups of women and men in terms of the prevalence of other symptoms (P > 0.050). Moreover, there was a significant difference between the degree of LUTS with age, marital status, education, duration of illness, clinical course, and disability (P < 0.05). Conclusions A high prevalence of LUTS was found among patients with MS, with similar rates in men and women, and the nature of the urinary complaints and LUTS was different among men and women with MS. Therefore, it is recommended that the health system take necessary measures regarding timely detection and treatment of LUTS among these patients in order to prevent secondary outcomes and improve the quality of life (QOL) of patients with MS.

scholarly journals Endothelial dysfunction, abnormal vascular structure and lower urinary tract symptoms in men and women

2018 ◽  
Vol 261 ◽  
pp. 196-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shogo Matsui ◽  
Masato Kajikawa ◽  
Tatsuya Maruhashi ◽  
Yumiko Iwamoto ◽  
Nozomu Oda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Endothelial Dysfunction ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract ◽  
Vascular Structure ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Lower Urinary

Feline lower urinary tract disease in a German cat population

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (04) ◽  
pp. 231-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Remer ◽  
C. Sauter-Louis ◽  
K. Hartmann ◽  
R. Dorsch
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Similar Frequency ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
Tract Disease ◽  
Lower Urinary

Summary Objective: To investigate epidemiologic data, clinical signs, results of urinalysis and causes of lower urinary tract disease in a German veterinary hospital population of cats and to determine if the demographic data, history, clinical signs and urinalysis results correlate with a particular etiology. Materials and methods: Cats presented with signs of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) with a documented history and physical examination, a complete urinalysis (urine specific gravity, urine dipstick and sediment, urine culture) of urine obtained by cystocentesis or catheterization, and diagnostic imaging of the urinary tract were included into the study. Cats that had received a previous treatment during the same episode of FLUTD were excluded. Results: A total of 302 cats were included into the study. Cats with FLUTD presented throughout the seasons with similar frequency. The most common diagnosis was feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) (55.0%), followed by bacterial urinary tract infection (UTI) (18.9%), urethral plug (10.3%) and urolithiasis (7.0%). Urethral obstruction was significantly more frequent in cats with FIC than in cats with UTI. Cats with FIC and urethral plugs were significantly younger and had significantly higher body weights than cats with UTI and neoplasia. FIC and urethral plugs were significantly more common causes of FLUTD in cats younger than 10 years compared to cats that were 10 years or older (65.2% versus [vs.] 35.8% and 13.3% vs. 3.0%), while the incidences of UTI and neoplasia increased with age (12.9% vs. 41.8% and 1.0% vs. 13.4%). Conclusion and clinical relevance: FIC and UTI are the most common diagnoses in cats with FLUTD, with a significant age-related difference in incidence.

Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms and overactive bladder in men and women over 18 years old: The Colombian overactive bladder and lower urinary tract symptoms (COBaLT) study

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 200-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauricio Plata ◽  
Alejandra Bravo-Balado ◽  
Daniela Robledo ◽  
Carlos G. Trujillo ◽  
Juan I. Caicedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Lower Urinary

scholarly journals Prevalence and bother of lower urinary tract symptoms and overactive bladder in Poland, an Eastern European Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikolaj Przydacz ◽  
Tomasz Golabek ◽  
Przemyslaw Dudek ◽  
Marek Lipinski ◽  
Piotr Chlosta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
The World ◽  
Lower Urinary

AbstractThe 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.

scholarly journals Incidence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in a Population-based Study of Men and Women

Urology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 560-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy N. Maserejian ◽  
Shan Chen ◽  
Gretchen R. Chiu ◽  
Carrie G. Wager ◽  
Varant Kupelian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Lower Urinary
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