Changes in the Urinary Microbiome and Metabolome During Treatment of the Overactive Bladder in Female Patients
This is a non-interventional study that will not pose any burden for the participants. The study subjects will be examined and treated in a standard manner according to current clinical recommendations for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). A portion of urine samples, which are routinely collected for biochemical and culture examinations as part of the diagnostic process, will be sent for examination of the characteristics of the urinary microbiome and metabolome (UMM) before and after treatment.
• Adult women over 18 years of age
• Written consent to participate in the study
• Willingness to undergo OAB evaluation and treatment according to the protocol
• OAB symptoms lasting longer than 3 months
• At least 3 episodes of severe urgency with or without urge incontinence within 3 days documented by voiding diary
• OAB symptom score V8 questionnaire ≥ 8