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. 1997 Nov;50(5):700-3.
doi: 10.1016/S0090-4295(97)00336-1.

Urinary symptomatology in younger men

T D Moon  1 , L Hagen, D M Heisey
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Urinary symptomatology in younger men

T D Moon et al. Urology. 1997 Nov.

Abstract

Objectives: We surveyed a "population" of younger men (20 to 49 years old) for lower urinary tract symptomatology and for symptomatology associated with prostatitis.

Methods: A National Guard unit was surveyed by mail with a 58-question urinary symptom questionnaire. Surveys were returned anonymously by mail.

Results: International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) of 8 or greater was seen in 5% of men in their 20s and rose to 15% of those in their 40s. Approximately 5% (0% to 7%) reported a history of prostatitis. Caffeine caused symptoms in 2% to 13%, while exercise and smoking were not associated with symptoms. Individual prostatitis symptoms were only seen occasionally across this age group.

Conclusions: As measured by the IPSS, urinary symptoms increased during the 20 to 49-year age period. A history of prostatitis in much less common than most nonpopulation studies suggest.

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