Introduction
lower urinary tract symptoms, LUTS
SECONDARY, BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH), BPH, UROLOGICAL DISEASES, DISEASES
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), one of the most common diseases affecting men as they age, often causes lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) that can negatively affect daily activities and quality of life (QoL). The impact of BPH is significant, far exceeding other urological diseases, and is forecasted to continue to rise.The sexual side effects associated with both pharmacological and surgical treatment options contribute significantly to the undertreatment of men with bothersome BPH. Since sexual health is a highly important aspect of QoL, especially among younger men or men who are currently sexually active, there is a desire to preserve their sexual function.There are three novel, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved MISTs for LUTS secondary to BPH. They include the prostatic urethral lift (UroLift