TLDR Finasteride effectively reduces symptoms of male chronic pelvic pain syndrome with few side effects.
The study investigated the effectiveness and safety of finasteride in treating male chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). It involved a sample size of 100 men diagnosed with CPPS. The results indicated that finasteride was effective in reducing symptoms associated with CPPS, with a significant number of participants reporting improvement in pain and urinary symptoms. The study also found that finasteride was generally well-tolerated, with few adverse effects reported. These findings suggested that finasteride could be a viable treatment option for men suffering from CPPS.
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May 2004 in “PubMed” Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.
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