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Review
. 2010 Jan;20(1):7-12.
doi: 10.1097/MOU.0b013e3283336f3f.

Lower urinary tract symptoms, obesity and the metabolic syndrome

Samdeep Moul  1 , Kevin T McVary
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Review

Lower urinary tract symptoms, obesity and the metabolic syndrome

Samdeep Moul et al. Curr Opin Urol. 2010 Jan.

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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