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March 2015 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Taking both finasteride and dutasteride for prostate issues may raise the risk of heart problems.
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January 1998 in “Neurourology and Urodynamics” Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) can cause bladder problems due to nerve damage.
January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Urology” Cutaneous vesicostomy and cystoscopic valve ablation both have pros and cons for managing posterior urethral valves.
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August 2014 in “Current Urology Reports” Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.
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August 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” Treatments for enlarged prostate can cause problems with ejaculation, and less invasive options might preserve sexual function better.
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August 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology” Men using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for prostate issues may have a slightly higher risk of blood clots.
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October 2019 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.
10 citations
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February 2003 in “The Journal of Urology” Surgery, especially prostatectomy, effectively reduces detrusor overactivity in bladder outlet obstruction patients.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term treatment with finasteride or combined therapy worsens sexual function in men with urinary issues.
January 2015 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” BPH treatment improved with personalized medicine, new drugs, and less invasive surgeries.
21 citations
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December 2015 in “Development Growth & Differentiation” DHT is crucial for urethral formation, and its disruption can affect masculinization and lead to hypospadias.
March 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Hair loss is linked to higher prostate-specific antigen levels and urinary symptoms, likely due to age.
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October 2018 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Stopping tamsulosin one month before cataract surgery reduces eye surgery complications in rats.
September 2022 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” Prostate surgery is often effective long-term, but some patients may need more treatment or another surgery, especially if they had prostatitis before.
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September 2022 in “Experimental and Сlinical Urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors help with benign prostatic hyperplasia but don't cure it, and more research is needed.
January 2025 in “Investigative and Clinical Urology” SHPro® improved urinary symptoms and erectile function in men and is safe.
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June 2020 in “The Journal of Urology”
September 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is generally not considered precancerous, but there are exceptions.
December 2016 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Many patients with lower urinary tract symptoms also have undiagnosed erectile dysfunction, which improves with treatment.
October 2020 in “Cirugía y cirujanos” Obesity is linked to more severe lower urinary tract symptoms.
January 2022 in “Essentials in ophthalmology” Tamsulosin increases the risk of floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery.
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Early balding may be a sign of future prostate problems.
26 citations
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July 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” Male infertility and genitourinary birth defects are often linked to genetic issues.
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November 1977 in “JAMA” A woman got a serious strep infection from an IUD, likely passed from her husband's infected throat during sexual activity.
January 2018 in “Haydarpaşa Numune Hastanesi tıp dergisi” Tamsulosin's sulfonamide group may contribute to floppy iris syndrome.
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August 2011 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” Taking 5-ARI before prostate laser surgery may lead to more blood changes, longer surgery, and more urinary issues.