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December 2012 in “Canadian Urological Association Journal” 5ARIs like finasteride can help prevent prostate cancer and treat BPH, but guidelines should be updated to reflect this.
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January 2004 in “Korean Journal of Andrology” 153 citations
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April 2009 in “Urology” Prostate cancer was a major health issue in 2009, especially for Black men, and targeting the 5alpha-reductase enzyme could help in its prevention and treatment.
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January 2002 in “Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology” Finasteride reduces prostate bleeding by affecting blood vessel growth.
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August 2013 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers created a skin patch that delivers two drugs for treating enlarged prostate, which may improve patient use and dosage control.
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April 2006 in “PubMed” Tamsulosin is a cost-effective treatment for BPH symptoms.
March 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Hair loss, prostate size, and urinary issues are related due to androgen effects.
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January 2022 in “Archivos españoles de urología” Post-finasteride syndrome is rarely linked to sexual and systemic side effects.
Men with benign prostate hyperplasia have more meibomian gland loss and tear film problems.
August 2021 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride use is strongly linked to sexual dysfunction, especially in young men treating hair loss.
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November 2019 in “Current Geriatrics Reports” Tailored treatment is crucial for elderly men with BPH due to potential risks and benefits of medications.
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October 1995 in “Southern Medical Journal” Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.
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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.
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February 2015 in “Life Sciences” Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Young men taking finasteride for hair loss have a higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
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October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term medication for enlarged prostate might not clearly affect the timing or outcomes of later surgery.
October 2023 in “Bangladesh journal of urology” Finasteride effectively treats hematospermia in 3 months without side effects.
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
January 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may cause sexual and psychological side effects by affecting an enzyme related to epinephrine.
July 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Cyproterone and finasteride reduced hypersexuality but caused serious side effects.
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April 2014 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” Unripe Rubus occidentalis extracts may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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March 2025 in “MAEDICA – a Journal of Clinical Medicine” COVID-19 may worsen symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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May 2022 in “Chemistry & biodiversity” *Laportea bulbifera* contains unique compounds that may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.