April 2013 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, dutasteride, but not finasteride, reduced high-grade PIN lesions more effectively in C57xFVB TRAMP mice, although both drugs increased the incidence of poorly differentiated prostate cancer.
May 2021 in “Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” This study found that chemotherapy-induced alopecia was more prevalent among women, particularly those with genitourinary and breast cancer, and over half of affected women used wigs or bonnets to cope.
September 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” This source does not provide specific results but reviews scientific research on saw palmetto, highlighting its potential efficacy for benign prostatic hyperplasia and other men's genitourinary disorders, while noting caution for use in women with childbearing potential.
69 citations
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October 2014 in “PubMed” This article reviews the various uses and chemical constituents of Rosmarinus officinalis, a common herb used for conditions affecting multiple bodily systems, but presents no new experimental findings.
This study reported that various medications, including known agents like finasteride and testosterone as well as unexpected ones like certain psychotropics and statins, are linked to male infertility cases in the Vigibase database.
5 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review discusses the adverse effects of finasteride for male androgenic alopecia, highlighting depressive symptoms and persistent sexual dysfunction, and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that feminizing hormone therapy increased GFR in transgender individuals assigned male at birth, suggesting an effect of sex hormones on kidney hemodynamics, while masculinizing therapy showed a slight, nonsignificant decrease in GFR.
October 1984 in “Kidney international” This case report describes a 23-year-old woman with a history of ambiguous genitalia and complex medical conditions, including a pelvic mass and hirsutism, observed from childhood to adulthood.
10 citations
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April 2022 in “BMJ Open” This study found that lower urinary tract symptoms were linked to reduced functional ability in older adults, with distinct associations for nocturia in men and frequency, urgency, and overactive bladder in women.
October 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” This editorial discusses the potential progression of voiding symptoms over time in men, focusing on benign prostatic hyperplasia, but reports no new research findings.
May 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that circulating testosterone affects baseline sex differences in voiding function in C57BL/6J mice, with prostate lobe mass having a lesser impact.
This review discusses various treatment options for lower urinary tract symptoms in men, including behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize first-line therapy with behavioral and pharmacologic approaches.
November 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” This editorial discusses the management of lower urinary tract symptoms in elderly males and does not provide new research findings.
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November 2021 in “Société internationale d'urologie journal” This review discusses the impact of COVID-19 on lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic enlargement, noting altered patient care and management, but provides no new clinical results.
22 citations
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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.
January 2011 in “Chinese Journal of General Practice” This study found that tailored treatments based on urodynamic testing improved urinary bladder dysfunction in Parkinson's disease patients, thereby enhancing their quality of life and protecting kidney function.
46 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This paper discusses risk factors and prevention strategies for acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, emphasizing the role of PSA levels and the benefits of medications like finasteride and alpha-blockers, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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November 2023 in “American Journal of Men s Health” This study found that lower urinary tract symptoms in older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia negatively impact sexual function and mental health, suggesting the importance of early intervention to improve quality of life.
November 2023 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” This report discusses two cases of kidney transplantation in transgender patients and highlights the complexities of managing gender-affirming care alongside post-transplantation health, including hormone therapy and associated risks.
September 2014 in “PubMed Central” This review discusses the sexual side effects of medical and surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, such as erectile dysfunction and changes in ejaculation, but presents no new clinical findings.
January 2022 in “Galenika Medical Journal” This article reviews the management of lower urinary tract symptoms, highlighting drug therapy advancements that have reduced the frequency of surgical interventions.
February 2021 in “Journal of nursing education and practice” This study found that while kidney transplant recipients generally reported good quality of life on immunosuppressive therapies, women experienced more distressing symptoms and lower satisfaction compared to men.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” This study concluded that male patients with improved lower urinary tract symptoms may have a lower risk of death, suggesting a potential benefit of treating symptoms beyond just managing patient discomfort.
228 citations
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February 2003 in “Urology” This article discusses the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer, highlighting the need for clinical trials to systematically study these effects.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” This study observed that despite the increase in nocturia cases from 2016 to 2021, the use of pharmacotherapy for the condition declined, suggesting potential undertreatment.
December 2010 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This article highlights the complexity of diagnosing hyponatremia in older adults, emphasizing the need to evaluate urinary tract obstruction, medication effects, and age-related changes rather than relying solely on spot urinary values.
May 2018 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This article summarizes various studies in adult urology, including those on diagnostic techniques for prostate cancer and outcomes of different treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, but reports no new findings.
20 citations
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March 1975 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism”
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” This study found that adolescent men in Ireland are more likely to prefer keeping a baby over abortion in a hypothetical unplanned pregnancy, influenced by their anticipated regret and perceived familial attitudes.
19 citations
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June 2017 in “Asian journal of urology” This review discusses the stratification and management of male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia in primary care and reports no new clinical results.