Saw Palmetto and Finasteride in the Treatment of Category-III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

    August 2005 in “ Current Urology Reports ”
    Jennifer H. Yang, Alexis E. Te
    Studysummary Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
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    1. 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) PubMed · 2004
    2. A Prospective, 1-Year Trial Using Saw Palmetto Versus Finasteride in the Treatment of Category III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome The Journal of Urology · 2004
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