Is there a link between overactive bladder and the metabolic syndrome in women? : A systematic review of observational studies

Bunn, Frances, Kirby, Michael, Pinkney, Emma, Cardozo, L., Chapple, C., Chester, Kayleigh, Cruz, F., Haab, F., Kelleher, C., Milsom, I., Sievart, K.D., Tubaro, A. and Wagg, A. (2015) Is there a link between overactive bladder and the metabolic syndrome in women? : A systematic review of observational studies. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 69 (2). pp. 199-217. ISSN 1368-5031

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To conduct a systematic review to determine whether there is an association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) or overactive bladder (OAB) in women. We systematically reviewed English language observational studies on the effect of MetS (or component factors) on the presence of OAB or LUTS in women. We searched PubMed, Web of Science and The Cochrane Library with no date restrictions, checked reference lists and undertook citation searches in PubMed and Google Scholar. Studies were assessed for risk of bias. Because of heterogeneity, results were not pooled, but are reported narratively

Item Type	Article
Identification Number	10.1111/ijcp.12518
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Date Deposited	15 May 2025 12:48
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