30 citations
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January 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride can cause serious side effects in some men, needing more research for treatment.
October 1999 in “The Journal of Urology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for urological conditions show promise, but some lack sufficient accuracy for clinical use.
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for treating BPH without extra safety risks.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Long-term use of certain prostate drugs can worsen erectile dysfunction by changing penile tissue, especially in rats with high blood pressure.
52 citations
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February 2006 in “Current pharmaceutical design” 5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
January 2006 in “Zhongguo yaofang” Qianliekang and liuweidihuangwan are cheaper for BPH treatment than finasteride and tamsulosin.
1 citations
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November 2015 in “Cochrane library” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A higher genetic risk score increases the chance of getting benign prostatic hyperplasia and affects treatment outcomes in Han Chinese men.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences” Metabolic syndrome worsens treatment outcomes for urinary symptoms in men with enlarged prostate.
24 citations
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June 2011 in “Andrologia” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat enlarged prostate in rats.
11 citations
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August 2019 in “BMJ” Post-finasteride syndrome causes sexual, physical, and psychological symptoms, but more research is needed to understand its causes and connection to finasteride.
Men with early balding may have a higher risk of prostate issues, and surgery for prostate cancer has a slight survival benefit over radiation.
2 citations
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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.
January 2005 in “Metas de Enfermería” Serenoa repens may help with prostate issues, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
235 citations
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September 2004 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Drugs that block DHT production can effectively treat enlarged prostate and improve urinary issues with some sexual side effects.
11 citations
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April 2020 in “Andrology” Testosterone replacement therapy, especially intramuscular, raises PSA levels, but no overall link between PSA and testosterone was found except in non-BPH patients.
November 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” The conclusion is that future trials should report specific details about the PRP composition to better understand its effects on urologic conditions.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” St. John's Wort may reduce the effectiveness of finasteride by increasing its breakdown in the body.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” The research found that androgens help control blood flow in the rat prostate through a specific binding site.
Tamsulosin and finasteride together effectively slow down and prevent BPH progression.
10 citations
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October 2012 in “Andrology” Prostate cancer can progress even with low testosterone due to internal hormone production in the tumor.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Marijuana use is linked to higher chances of needing treatment for urinary symptoms in men over 40.
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
24 citations
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September 2002 in “Der Urologe” A stronger dual 5α-reductase inhibitor could improve treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia by further reducing DHT levels.
Early balding may be a sign of future prostate problems.
September 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced post-finasteride syndrome symptoms after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.
January 2004 in “Zhongguo yiyuan yongyao pingjia yu fenxi” Using tamsulosin with finasteride is the most effective and reduces surgery risk for BPH.
22 citations
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August 2014 in “Clinical endocrinology” Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
December 2004 in “Annales d Urologie” Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer risk.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Medicine” Eosinophilic cystitis is often misdiagnosed, but accurate diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes.