January 2026 in “E3S Web of Conferences” This study found that silver nanoparticles synthesized using Mitracarpus scaber extract showed potential hepatoprotective and anti-hyperplastic effects in rats, suggesting novel therapeutic strategies for managing liver injury and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
December 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” In this animal study, AGO (agomelatine) effectively alleviated testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, indicating its potential as a therapeutic option for managing BPH through specific signaling pathways.
August 2025 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights that bicalutamide, a non-steroidal antiandrogen used in prostate cancer treatment, is mainly effective through its (R)-enantiomer and emphasizes the need to monitor its adverse effects despite its targeted antiandrogenic action.
April 2025 in “Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences ( ISSN 2789-3219 )” In this study, researchers observed that Cuscuta reflexa extract mitigated inflammation and oxidative stress in testosterone-induced benign prostatic hypertrophy in Wistar rats, suggesting its potential as an adjunctive therapy for BPH.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Innovations” This review article discusses the potential benefits of phytochemicals in hair care, highlighting their ability to improve scalp health, reduce dandruff, and promote hair growth, while emphasizing their safety and minimal side effects compared to conventional therapies.
January 2023 in “Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities” In this study, the n-hexane fraction of Carthamus oxyacantha methanolic extract exhibited significant 5α-reductase inhibitory activity in vitro, suggesting potential therapeutic use for benign prostatic hyperplasia through DHT inhibition.
September 2016 in “Princeton University Press eBooks” The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
This study used machine learning to develop classifiers for identifying effective inhibitors of 5α-reductase isozyme 2, achieving high performance in distinguishing potent from weak inhibitors.
February 1999 in “Strength and Conditioning Journal” Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
January 2023 in “RSC Advances” This study found that two eco-friendly analytical methods for quantifying Finasteride and Tadalafil in a new dosage form were effective, green, and suitable for quality control.
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February 2008 in “Pediatrics” This review discusses the potential impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and body size on pubertal onset and progression, highlighting critical gaps and priorities for future research without presenting new clinical results.
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June 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study on testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats, hydroxychloroquine significantly reduced prostate-related markers and enhanced therapeutic effects when combined with finasteride, suggesting potential as a new treatment approach.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Social health” This systematic review reported that among men taking finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia, total PSA levels decreased by 30% to 50%, and free PSA by up to 45%, with reductions in prostate volume and PSA density observed as well.
This study found that olive leaves extract significantly decreased prostate index, serum PSA, testosterone, and DHT levels in male rats with testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia, and showed potential as a therapeutic option due to its positive effects on prostate histology and antioxidant activity.
December 2020 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” This review discusses the role of neurosteroids and androgens throughout different life stages, noting the potential disruptions caused by 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride, but no new clinical results are reported.
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.
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December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
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May 2010 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” This review discusses the potential benefits and risks of selenium in cancer prevention and treatment, emphasizing that while selenium may offer advantages for tumor patients, further research is needed due to mixed findings regarding diabetes risk.
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August 2021 in “Tumor Biology” This review discusses the dual role of the TMPRSS2 gene in coronaviral lung infection and prostate cancer, cautioning against TMPRSS2 inhibitors for early prostate cancer due to potential pro-inflammatory effects.
January 2020 in “Research Portal Denmark” This study concludes that anti-androgenic chemicals causing short anogenital distance in male fetuses also induce a feminized transcriptional profile in the perineum, implicating Wnt and estrogen signaling in the process.
December 2016 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” This study suggests that the adrenal gland may contribute to prostate cancer treatment resistance and indicates potential steroid production or dependency in ovarian cancer.
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February 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that testosterone therapy increased bone mineral density in older men with low testosterone, and combining it with finasteride may reduce prostate enlargement associated with testosterone treatment.
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February 2011 in “The Prostate/The prostate” This study found that methylation of the 5-AR 2 promoter region may lead to low or absent 5-AR 2 protein expression in some human adult prostate tissues.
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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.
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April 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
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June 2011 in “Andrologia” This study found that Ganoderma lucidum extracts reduced prostate enlargement and improved symptoms in testosterone-treated rats, suggesting potential benefits for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study found that an alcoholic extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra significantly reduced prostate weight and serum testosterone in castrated rats given testosterone, indicating potential antiandrogenic properties.
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December 2006 in “Clinical interventions in aging” This analysis of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial found that finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk by nearly 25% and enhances the PSA test's ability to detect prostate cancer and high-risk diseases.
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December 2012 in “Canadian Urological Association Journal” This report from a consensus meeting concluded that while 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are beneficial for BPH treatment and prostate cancer risk reduction, their role in clinical practice should be more widely integrated into prostate management guidelines.
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June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that patients with alopecia areata or alopecia totalis/universalis have a slightly increased overall cancer risk compared to controls, with specific increases in thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers depending on the alopecia type.