1985 Volume 76 Issue 10 Pages 1567-1572
Four cases of psychogenic urinary retention were reported.
All cases were female the ages ranged from 42 to 57, the average age was 49.5. There were no neurological abnormalities. Urological examination including urodynamic study revealed no organic causes of urinary retention.
In all the cases domestic troubles preceded their urinary disorders. All the patients were imporved after psychotherapy, plus temporary self-catheterization in 3, diazepam administration in one and antidepressant administration in one.