Evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence in the aging male

Postgrad Med. 2020 Dec;132(sup4):9-17. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2020.1831790. Epub 2020 Oct 28.

Abstract

Risk of urinary incontinence (UI) increases with age and can have detrimental effects on patients and caregivers. UI should not be considered a normal part of aging and warrants a comprehensive evaluation. Treatment of UI in the aging male requires special consideration, particularly when it comes to comorbid conditions and potential side effects of intervention. The aim of this review is to discuss the evaluation of, risk factors for, and management of UI in the aging male.

Keywords: Urinary incontinence; aging male; elderly; frequency; geriatric; nocturia; overactive bladder; underactive bladder; urgency.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Men's Health
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / diagnosis
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / drug therapy
  • Urinary Incontinence / diagnosis
  • Urinary Incontinence / etiology
  • Urinary Incontinence / pathology
  • Urinary Incontinence / therapy*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / diagnosis
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / drug therapy