Endocrinology of the Aging Prostate: Current Concepts

    February 2021 in “ Frontiers in Endocrinology ”
    Rossella Cannarella, Rosita A. Condorelli, Federica Barbagallo … Aldo E. Calogero
    Studysummary This review explores the potential impact of hormonal changes during aging on benign prostate hyperplasia-related urinary symptoms and metabolic syndrome, highlighting the hypothesis of a male PCOS-equivalent but reports no new clinical results.
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