Questionnaires to Evaluate Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men and Women

Purpose of Review To discuss the current state of questionnaires evaluating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men and women. Recent Findings There exist numerous validated patient-reported outcome questionnaires that evaluate a variety of LUTS in men and women. Existing questionnaires tend to cover specific domains and populations, with variable scoring systems and limited applications. There has been a general lack of a standardized validated instrument to assess the spectrum of LUTS across both men and women. In recent years, the development of a standardized broad-spectrum symptom index by the Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network offers the potential to fill this gap. Consistent reporting of LUTS across scientific studies may allow for more powerful and informative meta-analysis and comparison.