35 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review highlights that current diagnostic and treatment methods for chronic pelvic pain syndrome lack robust evidence, suggesting a need for further research.
1 citations
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March 2021 in “Phytomedicine plus” This study in male rats found that Cernitin™ significantly relieved pain and decreased prostate weight in models of chronic prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia, suggesting an anti-inflammatory effect.
105 citations
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January 2004 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that finasteride significantly improved symptoms in CP/CPPS patients, except for voiding, unlike saw palmetto which showed no long-term benefits.
14 citations
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January 2011 in “Urologia Internationalis” In this animal study, researchers found that finasteride reduced bacterial infection and inflammation in chronic bacterial prostatitis, with the greatest effect when combined with ciprofloxacin.
12 citations
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study observed that Poria cocos polysaccharides and finasteride both reduced inflammation in chronic nonbacterial prostatitis in rats, but only Poria cocos polysaccharides reversed related changes in the gut microbiota.