Increased Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Female COVID-19 Patients: A Clinical Trial

Objective: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is the latest and greatest disease affecting all over the world recently. Despite the measures being taken in countries, data related to the COVID-19 outbreak is increasing day by day. The diagnosis of COVID-19 patients with atypical/non-specific symptoms is likely to be overlooked during this pandemic process. This study aimed to investigate the changes in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in females after COVID-19 infection. Material and Methods: A total of 62 female patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 were included in the present study. The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-FLUTS) scores of patients measured before and during COVID-19 infection were compared. Furthermore, the ICIQ-FLUTS scores after COVID-19 infection were compared with thoracic computed tomography findings. Urinary tract infections and other causes affecting urinary frequency were excluded from the study. Results: Total ICIQ-FLUTS scores after COVID-19 infection were found statistically increased in female patients (p<0.0001). However, increased LUTS were not correlate with violence of lung involvement (r=0.063, p=0.629). Conclusion: Information about COVID-19 is limited since it is a quite new disease. The LUTS were found to significantly increase in female patients after COVID-19 infection, regardless of the severity of the disease.