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[How to prevent LUTS due to BPH development and progression].
A de la Taille1, A Descazeaud2, G Robert3
1Service de chirurgie urologique, CHU Henri-Mondor, AP-HP, 94000 Créteil, France.
Summary
Lifestyle changes like increased physical activity and weight loss can help manage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Patient education on these reversible risk factors is crucial for improving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Men's Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are frequently associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Identifying modifiable risk factors is essential for managing BPH progression and LUTS.
- Existing literature and expert recommendations highlight lifestyle as a key area for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define potential risk factors for LUTS related to BPH.
- To synthesize evidence on lifestyle modifications impacting LUTS/BPH development and progression.
- To identify elements that can be modified to limit LUTS/BPH.
Main Methods:
- A non-systematic literature review of PubMed publications (2000-2018) was conducted.
- Keywords included BPH, diet, physical activity, cardiovascular risk factors, and inflammation.
- Cross-referencing with AFU and EA recommendations and expert consensus was performed.
Main Results:
- LUTS/BPH is associated with erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic syndrome.
- Reversible risk factors include low physical activity, overweight, and hypercaloric nutrition.
- Interventions like increased activity, weight loss, specific diets, and stress reduction may impact disease progression.
Conclusions:
- Patient education on reversible risk factors for LUTS/BPH is critical.
- Increased physical activity and weight loss are paramount in managing LUTS/BPH.
- Integrating lifestyle modification advice into routine practice is recommended.
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