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  • Urology
  • Microbiome Research
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) are increasingly studied.
  • A link between LUTSs and the bladder microbiome has been identified.
  • Individual bladder microbiomes are unique yet share common species.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and the bladder microbiome.
  • To highlight the growing body of research in this area.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent studies on LUTSs and bladder microbiome.
  • Analysis of established and emerging research findings.

Main Results:

  • Studies increasingly demonstrate a correlation between various LUTSs and the bladder microbiome.
  • The bladder microbiome composition varies individually.

Conclusions:

  • The bladder microbiome is a significant factor in understanding LUTSs.
  • Further research into the bladder microbiome could lead to new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for LUTSs.