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January 2005 in “PubMed” Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate with manageable side effects.
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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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July 2009 in “Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management” Finasteride effectively reduces prostate size and lowers surgery risk in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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May 2011 in “Cancer Biology & Therapy” Finasteride may improve prostate cancer treatment outcomes.
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August 2011 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.
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November 1997 in “Andrology” Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
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November 2006 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed to be more effective and have fewer side effects.
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January 1998 in “Drug safety” Finasteride helps reduce prostate size and symptoms in BPH but is less effective than terazosin and works best for larger prostates.
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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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June 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.
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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 “Aging” Berberine may reduce prostate enlargement by blocking inflammation.
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August 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Dihydroartemisinin helps reduce prostate enlargement in rats by stopping the growth of prostate cells.
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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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October 2006 in “Oncology times” Finasteride improves prostate cancer detection in PSA test.
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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.
December 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” The treatment improved prostate health in mice.
Flutamide helps with prostate cancer and some skin conditions but can harm the liver.
November 2024 in “Singapore Medical Journal” A bladder rupture from prostate treatment was healed with catheterization and antibiotics.
Oral minoxidil affects prostate tissue but is less harmful than finasteride.
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