Overactive bladder in elderly men: epidemiology, evaluation, clinical effects, and management

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Geriatrics
• Public Health

Background:

• Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition, increasing with age.
• OAB negatively impacts older adults' quality of life, leading to depression and social isolation.
• Current research highlights the combined symptoms of OAB and benign prostatic enlargement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent literature on OAB epidemiology, evaluation, clinical impacts, and management.
• To focus on OAB in elderly men.
• To discuss treatment options including behavioral therapies, medications, and chemodenervation.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recently published studies on OAB.
• Analysis of epidemiological data, evaluation methods, and clinical outcomes.
• Synthesis of information on current and emerging treatment strategies.

Main Results:

• OAB prevalence increases with age in both men and women.
• OAB is linked to adverse outcomes like depression and reduced quality of life.
• Combined OAB and benign prostatic enlargement is an area of growing research interest.

Conclusions:

• Effective management of OAB requires a comprehensive approach.
• Treatment options for OAB are diverse, including behavioral, medical, and surgical interventions.
• Further research is needed, particularly concerning OAB in elderly men and its association with benign prostatic enlargement.