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Glossary Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

refer to issues with urination involving the bladder and urethra

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) refer to a range of symptoms related to problems with the bladder and urethra. These can include difficulty in urination, frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete bladder emptying. LUTS can be caused by various conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men, urinary tract infections (UTIs), or overactive bladder.

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research Guideline for the primary care management of male lower urinary tract symptoms

97 citations , May 2004 in “British Journal of Urology”

This article discusses the management of male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and presents randomized placebo-controlled study results on finasteride use, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

35 citations , May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms, efficacy, and adverse reactions of drugs commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia but reports no new clinical results.

research The effects of lovastatin on conventional medical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms with finasteride

24 citations , October 2008 in “International Braz J Urol”

In this study, short-term treatment with lovastatin showed no effect on symptom severity, prostate volume, or PSA levels in men with prostatic enlargement from presumed benign prostatic hyperplasia.

research Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: What’s New in Medical Treatment?

22 citations , January 2018 in “European urology focus”

This review discusses recent advancements and new approvals in the medical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms, particularly highlighting drugs for nocturia and ongoing trials for multiple related conditions, while reporting no new clinical results.

research Evidence for the efficacy and safety of tadalafil and finasteride in combination for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia

14 citations , May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology”

This review examines the use of tadalafil and finasteride as a combined therapy for BPH, suggesting it may effectively reduce treatment-related sexual adverse events and improve symptom relief.

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