Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Overview

Journal Curr Opin Urol

Specialty Urology

Date 2009 Nov 12

PMID 19904208

Citations 32

Authors

Samdeep Moul

Kevin T McVary

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Abstract

Purpose Of Review: The epidemic of obesity and concomitant metabolic syndrome is well documented. New evidence points to a connection between the components of metabolic syndrome and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

Recent Findings: Multiple studies have demonstrated a strong independent association between the components of metabolic syndrome and BPH/LUTS. Furthermore, modifiable risk factors, such as increased physical activity, appear to decrease the risk of BPH/LUTS.

Summary: Emerging data points to a strong relationship between metabolic syndrome and BPH/LUTS, indicating a common cause. Further exploration of this relationship may result in a new understanding of the pathophysiology, treatment, and prevention of these disorders.

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