Lower urinary tract symptoms are elevated with depression in Japanese women.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Depression might worsen lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), but the correlation is still disputed. This study examined the influence of depression on LUTS in Japanese women.

Methods

This study used a web-based questionnaire to evaluate the mental status of depression and LUTS. The mental status of depression was evaluated using the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Japanese version (QIDS-J), and LUTS was assessed based on the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) and responses to the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form.

Results

A total of 4151 of 5400 (76.9%) women responded to the questionnaire. The mean age was 48.3 ± 13.8 years. The OABSS gradually increased with the QIDS-J score. The incidence of overactive

SUBMITTER: Ninomiya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500686 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature