28 citations,
August 2014 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “Urology” Independent pharmacies generally offer lower prices for certain generic urologic medications than chain pharmacies.
6 citations,
August 2013 in “한국응용생명화학회지” Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.
8 citations,
August 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” Treatments for enlarged prostate can cause problems with ejaculation, and less invasive options might preserve sexual function better.
67 citations,
February 2015 in “Life Sciences” Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
Endurance exercise may help BPH by lowering hormones and inflammation.
54 citations,
September 2002 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Herbal treatments can help with early-stage BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
82 citations,
August 2006 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
December 2021 in “Innovation in aging” Frailer men have a higher risk of worsening prostate problems and serious health events needing hospital care.
2 citations,
June 2013 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Taking alfuzosin and finasteride together caused temporary vision loss in a glaucoma patient, but switching to tamsulosin helped.
July 2019 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.
52 citations,
February 2006 in “Current pharmaceutical design” 5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
17 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Testosterone replacement therapy should be used for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism, after careful diagnosis and considering individual needs.
1 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Men with thinner hair from genetic hair loss may be more likely to have an enlarged prostate.
14 citations,
November 2008 in “Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology” Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
June 2024 in “Trends in Urology & Men s Health” Post-finasteride syndrome is rare but serious and should be taken seriously.
3 citations,
April 2013 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.
66 citations,
April 2017 in “International Journal of Andrology” Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
February 2016 in “Journal of urology and nephrology open access” Finasteride, a drug that prevents testosterone conversion, can effectively reduce blood loss in prostate surgery, especially for patients with a prostatic volume over 30 cc, and decrease post-surgery complications.
23 citations,
June 1999 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Finasteride is a cost-effective option for treating BPH, reducing risk of urinary issues and surgery.
November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.
5 citations,
March 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
20 citations,
May 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Men taking 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors before or after bladder cancer diagnosis had a lower risk of dying from the disease.
12 citations,
January 2018 in “Pharmacology & pharmacy” Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.
2 citations,
October 2010 in “European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Researchers developed a quick and sensitive way to measure finasteride in blood using a small sample size.
7 citations,
February 2016 in “Arab journal of urology” People with early hair loss may have a higher chance of enlarged prostate and metabolic syndrome, so they should be checked for urinary and metabolic issues.
2 citations,
March 2018 in “Current Opinion in Urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, neurologic, endocrine, and cardiovascular side effects, but these are rare and usually stop after ending treatment.
April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” TICE salvage chemotherapy is effective for treating germ-cell tumors with poor prognosis.
15 citations,
March 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum can help reduce prostate enlargement.