Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms in men over 40 years: A cross-sectional study in Samsun

Abstract

Aim: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are a common problem in ageing men. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of LUTS, as measured by the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and to establish the relationship between the IPSS and quality of life (QoL) in different age groups of men over 40 years old living in Samsun city center in northern Turkey.