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Management of Overactive Bladder in Older Women
Toya S Pratt1, Anne M Suskind2
1Kaiser Permanente East Bay-University of California San Francisco, 275 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94618, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
This review will highlight our current understanding of age-related changes in bladder function and propose important clinical considerations in the management of overactive bladder (OAB) specific to older women.
Recent Findings:
Frailty, functional and cognitive impairment, multimorbidity, polypharmacy, estrogen deficiency, and remaining life expectancy are important clinical factors to consider and may impact OAB symptom management in older women. Third-line therapies, particularly PTNS, may be preferable over second-line therapy in some cases. Due to the complexity within this population, the standard treatment algorithms may not be applicable, thus a broader, more holistic focus is recommended when managing OAB in older women.
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