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Andrew Chang1, Eugene W Lee, Alvaro Lucioni
1Medical Scientist Training Program, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA, Andrew.Chang@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
Abstract:
Nocturia is a common but overlooked lower urinary tract symptom that substantially reduces patient health and quality of life. Though traditionally viewed as occurring predominantly in males, nocturia has been found to be equally as prevalent in females. The recent emphasis on the importance of nocturia has resulted in a surge of research studies, providing a foundation for current and future management decisions. In this review, we describe the current recommendations for the female patient in light of the most recently published studies, including a unique interest in predicting treatment response.
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