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Lower urinary tract dysfunctions in women with diabetes mellitus
Matthew H Ho1, Sallis Yip, Narender N Bhatia
1Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90509-2910, USA. mho@obgyn.humc.edu
Purpose Of Review:
This review discusses published data of the recent advances in understanding lower urinary tract dysfunctions in women with diabetes mellitus.
Recent Findings:
Many studies have shown a relationship between diabetes mellitus and lower urinary tract dysfunctions. Although the pathophysiology of these disorders is multifactorial, microvascular damage and neuropathy causing dysfunctions of smooth muscle, urothelium, and neuronal components in the lower urinary tract are the most likely etiologies.
Summary:
Lower urinary tract dysfunctions are common in diabetes mellitus. Screening and effective management of these disorders should be promoted in an effort to decrease morbidity and improve quality of life.
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