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Laura E Meyer¹, Jamie N Brown

¹Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Durham VA Medical Center, 508 Fulton St. (119), Durham, NC 27705, USA. lauraemily6@gmail.com

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Tamsulosin effectively treats lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women, particularly those with voiding dysfunction. This alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker is safe and improves quality of life and sleep quality.

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Urology
Pharmacology

Background:

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) affect a significant global population, especially individuals aged 60 and above.
The prevalence of LUTS is increasing with an aging global population, impacting quality of life.
While alpha-1 adrenergic receptor (α1-AR) blockers are standard for male LUTS, treatment options for female LUTS are less studied.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate clinical trials on tamsulosin for treating LUTS in women.
To determine the efficacy and safety of tamsulosin as a treatment option for female LUTS.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE and EMBASE databases (1966-May 2012) was conducted.
References from identified publications were manually reviewed.
Seven studies (five clinical trials and two abstracts) were included in the review.

Main Results:

All seven reviewed trials showed statistically significant positive outcomes with tamsulosin for female LUTS.
Tamsulosin demonstrated efficacy in reducing urinary symptoms and improving quality of life and sleep quality.
The drug was consistently found to be safe and well-tolerated across all studies.

Conclusions:

Clinical evidence suggests tamsulosin is an effective and safe treatment for women with LUTS.
Tamsulosin is particularly beneficial for women experiencing predominant voiding dysfunction.
Further research supports tamsulosin as a viable therapeutic option for female LUTS.