Effectiveness and Safety of Finasteride in Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
August 2011
in “
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
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research A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Multicenter 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 A Prospective, 1-Year Trial Using Saw Palmetto Versus Finasteride in the Treatment of Category III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Finasteride improves chronic pelvic pain, saw palmetto doesn't.
research The Long-Term Effect of Doxazosin, Finasteride, and Combination Therapy on the Clinical Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Combination therapy of doxazosin and finasteride safely and effectively reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia progression risk.
research Chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain in men: aetiology, diagnosis and management1
Chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) was a common condition characterized by genital or pelvic pain lasting more than 3 months, with a prevalence of 2.5–3%. Unlike chronic bacterial prostatitis, CPPS did not involve infection, and its etiology was unclear, though neuromuscular origins and proinflammatory cytokines were implicated. The traditional four-glass test for distinguishing CPPS types lacked validation and clinical significance. While quinolone antibiotics were effective for chronic bacterial prostatitis, CPPS management was challenging due to the absence of reliable treatments. Commonly attempted treatments included antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, and alpha blockers, with newer trials exploring finasteride, quercetin, and rofecoxib. However, a systematic review indicated that existing diagnostic and treatment methods for CPPS lacked a robust evidence base.
research Effects of Finasteride in Patients with Inflammatory Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Pilot Study
Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
research Maximum Efficacy of Finasteride Is Obtained Within 6 Months and Maintained Over 6 Years
Finasteride works best in 6 months and lasts 6 years.