January 2012 in “Курский научно-практический вестник "Человек и его здоровье"” In this study, indications for monotherapy with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride and herbal drugs, were developed based on clinical and morphological changes in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review details the prevalence and management of ejaculatory disorders in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia-related urinary symptoms and highlights the importance of preserving peri-montanal tissue during treatment to maintain antegrade ejaculation.
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December 2013 in “Urological Science” This case report documents a 59-year-old man in Taiwan who developed breast cancer while undergoing finasteride therapy for benign prostate hyperplasia, marking a rare side effect.
This study found that in rats, combined treatment with finasteride and doxazosin altered epithelial cell behavior and matrix metalloproteinases activity, suggesting effects possibly mediated by TGF-β1 and androgen pathways.
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July 1998 in “Urology” This study found that liarozole is more effective than cyproterone acetate for improving PSA response and survival in metastatic prostate cancer after first-line endocrine therapy, while maintaining quality of life.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found no clear evidence that finasteride negatively affects erectile function, though it does cause a reduction in ejaculatory volume and has potential implications for prostate cancer risk.
October 2006 in “Urology” Combination therapy with Finasteride is more effective than alpha-blocker alone for BPH symptoms in small prostate volume.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
October 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This case study observed that unilateral oophorectomy may improve severe hyperandrogenism in adolescents with PCOS, even when imaging and SVS do not indicate neoplasm.
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April 2008 in “Progrès en Urologie” This article discusses the potential of finasteride as a chemopreventive agent for prostate cancer and highlights unresolved issues, but it reports no new research findings.
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September 2025 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” In this study, the combination of Serenoa repens extract with Phenolmicin P3 and Bosexil suppositories significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms and decreased PSA levels in patients with benign prostatic obstruction-related symptoms.
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November 2021 in “Infectious Agents and Cancer” This study found that the active use of androgen deprivation therapy was not associated with a reduced risk of death in prostate cancer patients with COVID-19.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This study found that dutasteride effectively improves symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing benefits in urinary flow and quality of life, with only modestly elevated sexual side effects compared to placebo.
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September 2002 in “Der Urologe” This review reports that combination therapy with 5α-reductase inhibitors and α1-receptor blockers does not appear to benefit patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate volumes up to 40–45 ml, but may be more effective for larger prostate volumes.
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.
January 2004 in “Actualidad en farmacología y terapéutica” This study found that combination therapy with doxazosin and finasteride was more effective in preventing the clinical progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia than either drug alone.
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September 2022 in “Experimental and Сlinical Urology” This review examines the use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting moderate positive effects without complete cure and the need for further research to understand drug mechanisms and pathogenesis.
January 2020 in “Journal of Men s Health” In this study of BPH patients with testosterone deficiency, the combination of TU and dutasteride reduced prostate volume and improved testosterone-related symptoms but was less effective for sexual function compared to TU alone, indicating caution in using dutasteride for those with sexual dysfunction concerns.
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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.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, treatment with a 5a-reductase inhibitor increased CD8+ T cell infiltration in benign prostatic hyperplasia tissues, suggesting an impact on inflammatory responses.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This research reviewed existing literature to explore treatment options for androgen-dependent diseases, reporting that among prostate cancer therapies analyzed, the drug olaparib as monotherapy resulted in longer survival compared to the combination of apalutamide and abiraterone, though combined treatment efficacy differences were not statistically significant.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This study concluded that alpha(1)-adrenoceptor antagonists are more effective than finasteride in the short term for reducing symptoms of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
This study discusses a hypothesis that combining intermittent androgen ablation therapy with finasteride may enhance prostate cancer treatment, though new results from this approach are not yet available.
August 2003 in “Oncology Times” This article discusses the considerations and challenges surrounding a proposed large-scale trial on testosterone-replacement therapy in older men and reports no new results.
January 2012 in “Земский врач” This article reviews research on the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and suggests that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may improve therapeutic outcomes, without providing new clinical results.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that long-term use of 5α-reductase inhibitors is associated with improved overall survival in men with renal cell carcinoma, particularly those with low comorbidity not receiving surgery or systemic therapy, suggesting a potential role for androgen modulation in disease management.
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December 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” In this study, the incidence of androgenic alopecia among transgender patients increased after starting masculinizing hormone therapy, with the highest incidence observed in the fourth year of treatment.
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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.
This study found that in beagles with benign prostate hyperplasia, finasteride treatment increased blood volume and decreased vessel leakiness in the prostate's parenchymal zone as shown by dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI.
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January 2002 This review discusses various treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, comparing medications like finasteride and terazosin, as well as surgical and placebo options, without presenting new clinical findings.