Cannabinoids in Urology. Which Benign Conditions Might They Be Appropriate to Treat: A Systematic Review

C Taylor, B Birch
Urology · 2021 · doi:10.1016/j.urology.2020.10.024 · PMID:33129871
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Abstract

There is growing evidence suggesting cannabinoids may provide suitable alternatives to conventional treatments in an increasing number of clinical settings. This review evaluates how cannabinoids are used to treat certain benign urological pathologies and to clarify the clinical value of this data. This review includes 62 papers and was undertaken per PRISMA's guidelines, it evidences the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in the management of specific benign urological diseases, most notably neurogenic bladder dysfunction (clinical studies), renal disease (animal studies), and interstitial cystitis (animal studies). However, whilst cannabinoids are increasingly used, they cannot be considered reliable alternatives to more recognised treatments.

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mesh:D004715mesh:D017699interstitial_cystitis

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Cannabinoids Urologic Diseases Analgesics Analgesics Animals Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal Bias Cannabinoids Chronic Disease Cystitis Cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis, Interstitial Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Kidney Diseases Kidney Diseases Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

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