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December 2001 in “Urology” Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.
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These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
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April 2006 in “PubMed” BPH is common in older men and often occurs with other age-related health issues.
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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.
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July 2022 in “Metabolites” Higher uric acid levels are linked to fewer urinary symptoms in healthy Korean men.
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June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Gray-scale ultrasound effectively detects erectile tissue fibrosis in young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride.
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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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October 2015 in “Current Drug Targets” Both dutasteride and finasteride improve urinary symptoms, but dutasteride may be better at reducing the risk of prostate surgery and sudden inability to urinate.
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
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February 2024 in “Medicine” Eosinophilic cystitis is often misdiagnosed, but accurate diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” EZH2 is crucial for uterine gland development and female fertility.
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August 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology” Men using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for prostate issues may have a slightly higher risk of blood clots.
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September 2023 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Improving symptoms of male urinary problems may lower the risk of death.
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June 2015 in “Age and Ageing” Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride are beneficial for older patients, while most other drugs should be used cautiously or avoided.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly reduce urinary symptoms and may lower surgery and acute retention risks in men.
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September 1997 in “Postgraduate medicine” Older women often have vulva issues due to less estrogen, which can be misdiagnosed and lead to wrong treatments.
June 2025 in “Experimental and Сlinical Urology” Predstanormix Duo is a safe and effective new drug for treating urinary symptoms from BPH.
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January 2018 in “Pharmacology & pharmacy” Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.