Sex Differences in Prevalence and Patient Behavior Regarding Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Among Japanese Medical Checkup Examinees.

Urology
Manami KinjoHiroshi Fukuhara

Abstract

To evaluate the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and patient behavior regarding LUTS and to reveal sex differences among medical checkup examinees. This cross-sectional, community-based study included participants age 40 years and above in Japan who presented for a medical checkup. The study parameters included the International Prostate Symptom Score, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form, overactive bladder symptom score, and an original questionnaire regarding patients' distress and behavior with respect to LUTS. Of 1934 residents who presented for a medical checkup, 1582 (81.8%) individuals agreed to participants. Finally, the data of 1256 participants (808 men, 448 women) were analyzed in this study. The overall prevalence of LUTS was similar in both sexes (men 46.8%, women 44.5%; P = .156). Men had a significantly higher prevalence of LUTS than women for voiding and postmicturition symptoms, and a similar prevalence of storage symptoms and overactive bladder. Women had a significantly higher prevalence of urinary incontinence. The rate of distress regarding LUTS and the need to consult a physician were similar in both sexes. However, the consultation rate for LUTS was signifi...Continue Reading

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