Lower urinary tract symptoms in men

Quality statements

Statement 1 Men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are offered a full physical examination, including a digital rectal examination, as part of their initial assessment.

Statement 2 Men with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are asked to complete a urinary frequency and volume chart, as part of their initial assessment.

Statement 3 Men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) whose symptoms are not bothersome or complicated are given written advice on lifestyle interventions, as part of their initial assessment.

Statement 4 Men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) who have urinary incontinence are offered a choice of temporary containment products, as part of their initial assessment.

Statement 5 Men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) who have post-micturition dribble are given information about how to perform urethral milking.

Statement 6 Men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) who are prescribed drug treatments to manage symptoms receive a timely medication review.

Statement 7 Men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are offered a measurement of flow rate and post-void residual volume, as part of their specialist assessment.

Statement 8 Men with voiding symptoms are offered surgery only if voiding symptoms are severe or if drug treatment and conservative management have been unsuccessful or are not appropriate.