The bidirectional association between depression and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Sean A MartinPhillip J TullyArman A KahokehrAlex JayGary A Wittert

Published in: Neurourology and urodynamics (2022)

The strong relationship observed between LUTS and depression implies shared risk factors that cannot be solely attributed to the prostate. This has immediate implications for future studies and the assessment and management of patients with either condition.

Keyphrases

lower urinary tract symptoms
benign prostatic hyperplasia
risk factors
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
prostate cancer