Heart rate variability dynamics in women with urinary incontinence: a systematic review

Acute Autonomic Nervous System Response to Direct Sacral Nerve Root Stimulation in Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction: A New Approach to Understand the Mechanism of Action of Sacral Nerve Modulation

“…Nonetheless, it is important to remember that ANS—through the balance between the sympathetic (SNS) and the parasympathetic (PSNS) nervous systems—plays a pivotal role in regulating the micturition cycle and is believed to contribute not only to OAB but also to certain types of NOUR. 10,11 To take this a step further, it is interesting to note that numerous studies have examined the relationship between ANS activity and OAB, utilizing cardiovascular autonomic testing, 12 heart rate variability (HRV) analysis, 13 skin sympathetic response, 14 and even pupil reactivity. 15 Most of these studies reported significant changes in both SNS and PSNS activities in individuals with OAB compared to healthy volunteers.…”