12 citations
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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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January 2003 in “PubMed” Finasteride reduces prostate size and symptoms with few side effects.
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January 1995 in “Neurourology and Urodynamics” Finasteride slightly improves prostate symptoms but has minimal difference from placebo.
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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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August 1996 in “PubMed” Finasteride reduces prostate size and serum levels, helping manage benign prostatic hyperplasia, without affecting prostate cancer detection. Regular monitoring is needed for users.
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May 2023 in “Al Mustansiriyah Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Pterostilbene significantly reduces prostate enlargement and has strong antioxidant effects.