T05-O-09 Strong association between androgen deficiency and low urinary tract symptoms in men

Abstract

Objectives To evaluate the correlation between symptoms of androgen deficiency and low urinary tract symptoms in men. Patients and methods 53 consecutive male patients (age 31-76 years, mean 58,2±1,5) with low urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) without hypogonadal complaints were asked to answer International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), IPSS Quality of life (L) and Ageing Male Symptoms (AMS) questionnaires. Males with symptoms of hypogonadism were advised to check testosterone level. The correlations between patients’age, symptoms of androgen deficiency and low urinary tract symptoms were investigated by statistical analysis. Results All patients filled the questionnaires. The mean IPSS, L, irritative and obstructive scores, AMS value and mean values of AMS sexological, somatic and psychological domains were found. All variables correlated with patients’age. The majority of men had symptoms of androgen deficiency. The mean AMS value was closely associated with IPSS, L, obstructive and irritative scores (p Conclusion Androgen deficiency is common in men with LUTS and may have an independent influence on the degree of disuria.