Risks And Side Effects In The Medical Management Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

    December 2023 in “ Prostate International ”
    Abdulghafour Halawani, Ryan F. Paterson, Tianshuang Zhong … Connor M. Forbes
    Studysummary This review provides an overview of the risks and side effects associated with common medications used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, highlighting the importance for clinicians and patients to discuss these aspects for informed decision-making.
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