Botulinum toxin for urogenital conditions.
Botulinum neurotoxin has been shown to be effective when used in the management of lower urinary tract dysfunction, prostatic disorders and more recently vaginismus in women suffering with pelvic floor muscle tension. Here we provide an overview of the use and efficacy of botulinum toxin in these conditions.
Eccleston
K J
KJ
Department of Sexual Health, University Hospitals of South Manchester, Withington Hospital, Manchester, UK. kjeccleston@hotmail.com
Woolley
P D
PD
D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A