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February 2006 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Finasteride is beneficial for BPH but requires careful monitoring due to cancer risks.
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June 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Hydroxychloroquine may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing inflammation and promoting cell death.
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September 2024 in “African Journal of Urology” Dutasteride is slightly better than finasteride for treating BPH but has fewer sexual side effects.
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May 2024 in “Human Genomics” Polygenic risk scores can predict the risk and outcomes of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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December 2023 in “Curēus” Tadalafil is effective for treating urinary symptoms in men with BPH.
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Finasteride may increase the risk of suicide or severe self-harm in men with mood disorders but not in the general population.
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March 2022 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” 5α-reductase inhibitors do not increase anaemia risk compared to α-blockers in men with BPH.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research” Corni Fructus extract may help manage benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing prostate cell growth and inflammation.
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October 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” Ginseng was more effective than finasteride in treating enlarged prostate in rats.
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August 2020 Croton membranaceus root extract can change how drugs are processed in the body.
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August 2020 in “REMUS - Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora” Erectile dysfunction is linked to marital issues in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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April 2019 in “Clinical Breast Cancer” Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Men with thinner hair from genetic hair loss may be more likely to have an enlarged prostate.
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January 2018 in “AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES” Zapoteca portoricensis extract may help protect against prostate issues and support liver and kidney health in rats.
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January 2016 in “ARC Journal of Urology” Thermobalancing therapy is safe and effective for treating enlarged prostates.
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December 2013 in “Urological Science” A man developed male breast cancer after four years of finasteride treatment for an enlarged prostate.
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January 2002 in “El Servicio de Difusión de la Creación Intelectual (National University of La Plata)” Finasteride effectively reduces prostate size in dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia at a low, safe dose.
March 2026 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride 1 mg may help prevent prostate issues, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
January 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Bioresources” Many patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia experience high anxiety and residual symptoms, needing better anxiety management.
December 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Agomelatine may help reduce benign prostatic hyperplasia by blocking certain inflammatory pathways.
April 2025 in “Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences ( ISSN 2789-3219 )” Cuscuta reflexa extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
March 2025 in “MAEDICA – a Journal of Clinical Medicine” COVID-19 may worsen symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
March 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Finasteride can cause sexual and psychological side effects, but these usually reverse after stopping the medication.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fenugreek extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2025 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Plant-based treatments may help reduce BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
December 2024 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating BPH.
November 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The study's methods are flawed, making its conclusions about finasteride and mental health unreliable.
September 2024 in “LUTS Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms” People with hair loss may have worse urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.
August 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride users have a very low risk of mental health issues, but those with hair loss may have slightly higher anxiety and depression.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine” Nephrolepis biserrata may improve fertility and reduce prostate issues in males.