Treatment of Recurrent Priapism in Sickle Cell Anemia With Finasteride: A New Approach

    July 2009 in “ Urology ”
    Daibes Rachid-Filho, Andre R. O. Cavalcanti, Luciano A. Favorito … Francisco J.B. Sampaio
    Studysummary This study found that finasteride may decrease and control the frequency of priapism episodes in patients with sickle cell anemia, with fewer side effects compared to other treatments.
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