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  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Men's Health

Background:

  • Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) and erectile dysfunction (ED) significantly impact male quality of life.
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition associated with these symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review evidence on the association between LUTSs and ED in BPH patients.
  • To discuss clinical implications for managing LUTS/BPH.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review (1997-2017) of Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
  • Used MeSH and free-text searches combining terms like 'LUTS', 'BPH', 'ED', and 'sexual dysfunction'.
  • Followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Community-based studies show a strong, age-independent association between LUTSs and ED.
  • Metabolic syndrome mechanisms are implicated in both conditions.
  • Further research is needed to understand molecular pathways.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence suggests an association between LUTS/BPH and ED, though causality is not established.
  • Metabolic syndrome plays a key role in the pathophysiology of both disorders.
  • Clinicians should evaluate patients for both LUTSs and ED, regardless of initial presentation.