Effect of Hormonal Replacement Therapy on Nocturia in Postmenopausal Women

Observing the Effect of Hormonal Replacement Therapy on Nocturia in Postmenopausal Women

Aim of this study was to observe

The study was adjusted in two parts:

PART 1 is a crossectional study in which the prevalance, risk factors and etiology of nocturia among postmenopausal women is assessed.

PART 2 is a cohort study observing the impact of 10 different hormonal substitution therapies on nocturia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women with postmenopausal symptoms (hot flushes, atrophy, ..)
• All women were 'early' postmenopausal stages +1a,+1b or +1c as defined by the 'Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop' (STRAW) criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

• Intake of HRT on the moment of inclusion
• women with thyroid dysfunction
• women using antihypertensive agents
• women with a history of psychiatric or neurological disorders
• women with a history of alcohol or drug addiction.