The aging bladder

Abstract

The aging of the population is exposing patients and physicians to new challenging urological conditions. The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) increases significantly over the age of 65 in both sexes and severely impairs patients’ quality of life (QOL). A better understanding of the possible causes involved in this process will clarify some forms of treatment and stimulate new researches on this matter. The purpose of this review is to better describe the pathophysiological implications related to the aging bladder, allowing a more accurate management of this specific entity.