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Current Urology Reports
Published in: Current Urology Reports 11/2018

01-11-2018 | Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms & Voiding Dysfunction (J Sandhu, Section Editor)

Management of Overactive Bladder in Older Women

Authors: Toya S. Pratt, Anne M. Suskind

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 11/2018

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Abstract

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.

Summary:

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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Metadata
Title
Management of Overactive Bladder in Older Women
Authors
Toya S. Pratt
Anne M. Suskind
Publication date
01-11-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Urology Reports / Issue 11/2018
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-018-0845-5

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