Lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual function: a current concern for Asian men's health

Abstract 

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and sexual dysfunction are highly prevalent in ageing men. The relationship between LUTS and sexual dysfunction has received increased attention in recent years because both diseases are highly prevalent, are frequently associated in the same ageing men, and contribute significantly to their overall quality of life.

There have been a number of multinational studies looking at lower urinary tract symptoms, sexual function, sexual disorders and comorbidities. This review focuses on Asian studies and aims to compare various Asian studies and to raise awareness in Asian men of the relationship between LUTS and sexual function/dysfunction. It also looks at how the relationship of LUTS and sexual dysfunction affects men's health in Asia compared to other countries around the world.

It is hoped that men with LUTS, erectile dysfunction (ED) or both will gain greater benefits from further research so that a better understanding of the mechanisms of how they develop and the prevention of both conditions will be made possible.

Keywords: Lower urinary tract symptoms, LUTS, Erectile dysfunction, ED, Ejaculation disorders