INTRODUCTION Restless genital syndrome (ReGS) is characterized by unwanted, unpleasant genital sensations, restless legs, and/or overactive bladder, as well as neuropathy of the dorsal nerve of the clitoris. So far, ReGS has only been reported in females. AIM To report the occurrence of ReGS in two males. METHODS Two males with unwanted genital sensations presented in our clinic. In-depth i...

PURPOSE Metabolic syndrome and obesity have been advocated to be risk factors for the development of overactive bladder (OAB). Additionally, insulin resistance is the underlying mechanism of metabolic syndrome. We aimed to investigate the association of insulin resistance with overactive bladder in female patients. METHODS We prospectively conducted the study in our urology department. Female...

PURPOSE We investigated whether the adherens junction proteins cadherin-11 and beta-catenin can be immunohistochemically visualized in the human bladder using commercially available antibodies and, if so, whether there are differences between patients with overactive bladder and refractory detrusor overactivity, and controls without lower urinary tract symptoms. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a pro...

overactive bladder (oab) is a disabling disorder. treatment of cases with oab includes behavioral, pharmacological, surgical interventions and peripheral electrical stimulation. the goal of this study was to determine effects of posterior tibial nerve stimulation on sexual function and pelvic disorders in women with overactive bladder (oab). fifty women were randomly assigned to ptns (posterior...

Aims of course/workshop This workshop aims to provide an update on new data concerning the regulation of bladder function. We will focus on interstitial cells located in the bladder wall and their relation with nerve fibres and smooth muscle cells. New insights on the properties of the human detrusor will be discussed. We will also address the role played by neurotrophins in the regulation of t...

OBJECTIVE The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the presence of overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome, nocturia, urgency, and urge incontinence in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), and measure bladder wall thickness (BWT) in these patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS The patient group was composed of 38 patients with OSAS. The control group was composed of 15 hea...