Investig Clin Urol.  2019 May;60(3):142-147. 10.4111/icu.2019.60.3.142.

A current perspective on post-micturition dribble in males

• Yang DY
• Lee WK

• KMID: 2444267
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4111/icu.2019.60.3.142

Abstract

Post-micturition dribble (PMD) is the involuntary loss of urine immediately after urination. It is classified as a post-micturition symptom and is more common in males. Traditionally, PMD has been considered to be part of the aging process, to have a low prevalence, and to be less bothersome than other lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). However, recent evidence suggests that PMD is not less common and does not elicit less discomfort compared with other LUTS in males. Also, PMD seems to commonly overlap with other LUTS and to be associated with erectile dysfunction. Although the etiology of PMD is not fully understood, a weakness or failure of the pelvic floor muscles is considered to be the most important factor. Although bulbar urethral massage and pelvic floor exercises are known to be effective in treating PMD, pharmacologic treatment has not yet been introduced. Recently, the possibility of treating PMD with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor has been suggested.

Keyword

Erectile dysfunction; Lower urinary tract symptoms; Men; Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors; Post-micturition dribble

MeSH Terms

Aging
Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 5
Erectile Dysfunction
Exercise
Humans
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Male*
Massage
Muscles
Pelvic Floor
Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
Prevalence
Urination
Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 5
Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors

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