Overactive bladder: Is there a link to the metabolic syndrome in men?

Neurourol Urodyn. 2010 Nov;29(8):1360-4. doi: 10.1002/nau.20892.

Abstract

It is becoming increasingly clear that a variety of metabolic, cardiovascular, and endocrine factors contribute to male pelvic health. In particular, a growing body of evidence suggests a relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms, benign prostatic hyperplasia, overactive bladder, erectile dysfunction, and the metabolic syndrome. This article explores these relationships, focusing on the role of the autonomic nervous system and hyperinsulinemia, together with their implications for urological practice.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Autonomic Nervous System / physiopathology*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / epidemiology
  • Erectile Dysfunction / physiopathology
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Hyperinsulinism / epidemiology
  • Hyperinsulinism / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Metabolic Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Metabolic Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Metabolic Syndrome / therapy
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / epidemiology
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / physiopathology
  • Urinary Bladder / innervation*
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / epidemiology
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / physiopathology*
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / therapy