Korean J Urol.  1996 Nov;37(11):1273-1277.

Effects of Estrogen on the Urinary Symptoms and Urodynamic Parameters in Postmenopausal Women

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  • 1Department of Urology, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea.

Abstract

Effects of oral estrogen (Tibolone) on the urinary symptoms and urodynamics parameters were assessed by a double-blind prospective trial in 24 postmenopausal women. Patients were assessed subjectively and objectively before and after treatment by symptom score change, urethral pressure profiles and uroflow. There was statistical difference in the subjective response (symptom score) to treatment between the two groups (p<0.001), there was no significant urodynamic changes (p> 0.05). Although there was no significant urodynamic changes, estrogen treatment in postmenopausal women was effective to improve urinary symptoms. Careful observation with periodic follow up will be needed because of possible harmful side effects of estrogen.

Keyword

estrogen; postmenopausal; urinary symptom; urodynamics

MeSH Terms

Estrogens*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Prospective Studies
Urodynamics*
Estrogens
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