Review: oestrogen improves symptoms of overactive bladder in postmenopausal womenA systematic review of the effects of estrogens for symptoms suggestive of overactive bladder.

Thacker, Holly L MD (commentator)
Cardozo, L
Lose, G
McClish, D
Versi, E

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Women’s Health Centre Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Cardozo L, Lose G, McClish D, Versi E. A systematic review of the effects of estrogens for symptoms suggestive of overactive bladder. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2004; 83: 892–7.CardozoLLoseGMcClishDVersiEA systematic review of the effects of estrogens for symptoms suggestive of overactive bladder.Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand200483892-7Q In postmenopausal women with symptoms suggestive of overactive bladder (OAB) (urge or stress incontinence), does oestrogen therapy reduce symptoms more than placebo?

For correspondence: Dr L Cardozo, King’s College Hospital, London, UK. [email protected]

Source of funding: Pharmacia Corporation.

Evidence Based Medicine 10(2):p 50, April 2005.

Clinical impact ratings GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆ Gynaecology ★★★★★☆☆