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GlossaryInternational Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)

standardized questionnaire assessing urinary symptoms and quality of life

The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) is a standardized questionnaire used to evaluate the severity of symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in older men where the prostate gland enlarges and causes urinary problems. The IPSS consists of seven questions about urinary symptoms and one question about the patient's quality of life, helping healthcare providers assess the impact of BPH on daily activities and guide treatment decisions.

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research Doxazosin and Finasteride Alone or in Combination: The PREDICT Study

3 citations, May 2003 in “BJUI”

Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.

research The Beneficial Effects of Pumpkin (Cucurbita Pepo L.) Seed Oil for Men's Health

15 citations, June 2018 in “Food Reviews International”

Pumpkin seed oil may improve prostate health, bladder control, and hair growth in men.

research Comparative Study of Therapeutic Effect of Dibenyline, Finasteride, and Combination Drugs for Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

21 citations, January 1998 in “Urologia internationalis”

All treatments helped with prostate symptoms, but the combination of dibenyline and finasteride worked best without extra side effects.

research Androgenetic Alopecia as an Early Marker of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

5 citations, November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology”

Early hair loss may indicate future prostate issues.

research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part I

2 citations, July 2021 in “Uro”

Saw palmetto extract is generally safe and can effectively treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, but its evaluation is affected by varying quality and a need for long-term studies.

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