Prevalence and Trends in Overactive Bladder Among Women in the United States, 2005–2020

Hongbo Xie; Yunan Liang; Xin Zhao; Huasheng Liu; Yong Xu; Hongtuan Zhang; Hongbo Xie; Yunan Liang; Xin Zhao; Huasheng Liu; Yong Xu; Hongtuan Zhang

doi:10.1007/s00192-025-06419-0

November 12, 2025International Urogynecology JournalOpen Access

Prevalence and Trends in Overactive Bladder Among Women in the United States, 2005–2020

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Key Points

To assess the prevalence and trends of overactive bladder among women in the United States from 2005 to 2020.
Analysis of prevalence data on overactive bladder in women
Evaluation of trends over a 15-year period
Use of national health surveys to gather data
The prevalence of overactive bladder was found to be 22.1% among US women
An upward trend in prevalence was noted over the assessed years
Data suggests growing recognition and reporting of overactive bladder symptoms among women

Implication

Analysis reveals rising overactive bladder prevalence among women in the US, suggesting increased health awareness.

Abstract

The contemporary prevalence of OAB was high, affecting 22.1% of US women, and the estimated overall prevalence showed an upward trend from 2005 to 2020.

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Xie et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Prevalence and Trends in Overactive Bladder Among Women in the United States, 2005–2020

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Prevalence and Trends in Overactive Bladder Among Women in the United States, 2005–2020

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