High prevalence of voiding symptoms in Taiwanese women

摘要: Objective  To describe the voiding symptoms of Taiwanese women using International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). Subjects and methods  A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on demographic characteristics IPSS determine 583 consecutive undergoing a health examination. The symptom scores different age groups were compared one-way analysis variance with posteriori comparisons made Scheffe’s test. Results  The seven could be separated by factor into two factors which corresponded obstructive (incomplete emptying, intermittency, weak stream, hesitancy) irritative (frequency, urgency, nocturia) symptoms. Various degrees frequency nocturia commonly reported respondents, whereas infrequently reported, except in elderly (age ≥65 years). scores, total increased significantly (all P 7, 98 (17%) respondents being ‘mostly dissatisfied’ their urination. However, only nine (1.5%) had ever consulted urologist about problems. Conclusions  There an age-dependent change these women. prevalence is much higher than encountered clinical practice.