Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Uterine Myoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) are prevalent among patients with uterine myoma (UM); however, these health issues have not been systematically evaluated. To address this research gap, this systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes existing findings on the prevalence estimates and odds ratios for LUTSs in patients with UM. Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search using PubMed and Embase was conducted for articles published between 1 January 2000 and 24 September 2023. The search and review processes followed the PRISMA and MOOSE guidelines. This study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023474156). Data on the prevalence and odds ratios of LUTSs-including storage symptoms (frequency, urgency, nocturia), voiding symptoms, and uri

SUBMITTER: Tan LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12112955 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature