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Flow diagram for explaining our study design and participants excluded from analysis. LUTS/BPH was defined as an age ≥50 years and an IPSS≥8. IPSS, International Prostate Symptom Score; LUTS/BPH, lower urinary tract symptoms/ benign prostatic hypertrophy.
