research Current treatment of BPH
TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.
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Dutasteride reduces prostate cancer risk by 23% in high-risk men.
research Biomarker-based methods for determining noncompliance in a prevention trial
Simple methods using DHT levels effectively assess compliance.
research Assessing dutasteride-associated sexual dysfunction using the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Dutasteride is linked to a higher chance of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger males and the elderly.
research A randomized placebo-controlled multicentre study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of finasteride for male chronic pelvic pain syndrome (category IIIA chronic nonbacterial prostatitis).
Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.
research Lipid Profile and 5α-Reductase Inhibition Activity of Proprietary Ultrahigh-Pressure Supercritical Carbon Dioxide and Hexane Saw Palmetto Extracts
UHP-sCESr is as effective as HESr for treating BPH symptoms.
research QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF HERBAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS IN BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERTROPHY: CHEMICAL MARKERS AND FINGERPRINT ANALYSIS
Herbal products for benign prostate hypertrophy need better quality checks to ensure safety and effectiveness.
research Editorial Comment
More biopsy cores and MRI before biopsy can improve prostate cancer detection.
research The role of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in active surveillance
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors might help slow down low-risk prostate cancer, but their use should be cautious.
research Prostate Specific Antigen Levels in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Men from the 2001–2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Long-term diabetes is linked to lower prostate cancer risk.
research Regarding prostate-specific antigen: let's not shoot the messenger
The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.
research MP74-11 TRENDS IN THE PHARMACOTHERAPY OF NOCTURIA, 2016-2021: ANALYSIS OF A LARGE MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH NETWORK
Nocturia cases increased, but medication use declined, suggesting under-treatment.
research Uromedic® Pumpkin Seed Derived Δ7-Sterols, Extract and Oil Inhibit 5α-Reductases and Bind to Androgen Receptor <em>in Vitro</em>
Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.
research PCPT Results Could Affect Trial on Testosterone Replacement
The trial on testosterone replacement therapy in older men faced concerns due to prostate cancer risk.
research Phenolsulphotransferase: localization in kidney during human embryonic and fetal development
The enzyme PST is found in developing human kidneys and helps with detoxification and development.
research Understanding the Epidemiology, Natural History, and Key Pathways Involved in Prostate Cancer
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.
research Intravesical instillation of platelet-rich plasma for treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: A pilot study
Platelet-rich plasma shows promise in reducing pain for bladder pain syndrome.
research 2008 Best of the Rest in Urological Survey
research Influencia del tratamiento con alfa bloqueantes e inhibidores de la 5 alfa reductasa en los hallazgos morfológicos e inmunohistoquímicos de la hiperplasia benigna de próstata
Finasteride treatment makes the prostate look more like a healthy one.
research Doxazosin + finasteride in BPH with TPV ??? 25mL
research Three Considerations Before Advising 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors for Chemoprevention
5-α-reductase inhibitors don't prevent prostate cancer but may reduce unnecessary biopsies.
research Socioeconomic Factors, Urological Epidemiology and Practice Patterns
research P152 : Association between degrees of alopecia and prostate specific antigen level in men with androgenetic alopecia
No link between hair loss severity and PSA levels in men.
research Clinical research on preoperative application of finasteride in reducing transurethral resection syndrome
Preoperative finasteride can help prevent and reduce transurethral resection syndrome.
research 103 The Effect of Evening Alcohol Consumption and Bedtime Administration of Flibanserin on the Safety of Flibanserin
Drinking alcohol before taking flibanserin does not increase the risk of severe low blood pressure or fainting.
research Saw palmetto and finasteride in the treatment of category III prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
research Editorial Comment
More men are using medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia, influenced by marketing and FDA approvals.
research MP85-05 SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AFTER 5-ALPHA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR USE: INSIGHTS FROM THE REDUCE STUDY GROUP DATABASE
Dutasteride use can lead to a stable decline in sexual function that is not affected by age or prostate size.
research How Many Drugs for LUTS Due to BPH are Too Many?
research Common urologic diseases in older men and their treatment: how they impact fertility
Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.