research Sexual Dysfunction Related to Drugs: A Critical Review. Part V: Alpha-Blocker and 5-ARI Drugs
α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.
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research Androgenic Alopecia Is Associated With More Severe Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
People with hair loss may have worse urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.
research Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
research The Relationship of Depression, Alcohol, and Marijuana with Treatment for LUTS/BPH
Men with depression and marijuana usage are more likely to be treated for lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research New-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus During Pregnancy: A Challenge in Diagnosis
Diagnosing new systemic lupus during pregnancy is hard but important for the health of the mother and baby.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Male Reproduction
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
research Is Tadalafil Associated With Decreased Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events or Venous Thromboembolism in Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms?
Tadalafil may reduce the risk of major heart events and blood clots in men with urinary symptoms.
research Recognizing and Treating Undiagnosed Erectile Dysfunction in Patients Presenting With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Many patients with lower urinary tract symptoms also have undiagnosed erectile dysfunction, which improves with treatment.
research Phytotherapy in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Serenoa repens is a common and effective plant-based treatment for mild-to-moderate prostate enlargement symptoms.
research Doxazosin and Finasteride Alone or in Combination: The PREDICT Study
Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
research Clinical Effects and Economic Impact of Dutasteride and Finasteride Therapy in Italian Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Dutasteride reduces hospitalization and prostate cancer risk compared to finasteride, potentially offsetting its higher cost.
research Medical Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Suggestive of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia involves drugs that either quickly relieve symptoms or reduce prostate size, with a combination offering more benefits but more side effects.
research Risk Factors for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Role of Metabolic Syndrome and Androgenetic Alopecia in a Latin American Population
Metabolic syndrome linked to urinary symptoms; hair loss not significant.
research Relation of 24-Hour Urinary Aldosterone Levels with Nondipper Blood Pressure Pattern in Normotensive Individuals
Higher aldosterone levels in urine are linked to a nondipper blood pressure pattern in healthy people.
research An Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Detection of Botulinum Toxin Antibodies
Botox is effective for urinary incontinence, chronic migraines, and male pattern hair loss, and a new test for Botox antibodies is more humane.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Risk of Acute Urinary Retention and the Need for Surgical Treatment Among Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride reduces urinary issues and surgery need in men with enlarged prostates by over 50%.
research Associations Between Semen Quality and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Aging Males
The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III
Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.
research Relationship Between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Erectile Dysfunction: Results From the Boston Area Community Health Survey
Men with urinary symptoms are more likely to have erectile dysfunction, and there's a debate about research methods and authorship ethics.
research Most Recent Findings of Curative Drugs for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Clinical Practice
Current treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms include α1-blockers, 5ARIs, PDE5 inhibitors, anticholinergic agents, and β3-adrenergic receptor agonists.
research Tamsulosin Versus Finasteride: Effect on Bother and Urinary Flow
Tamsulosin works faster, but both drugs have similar effects after 6 months.
research Multiple Retinal Emboli and Medial Canthal Swelling Following Injection of Acellular Porcine Urinary Bladder Matrix for Hair Restoration
A woman had eye pain and vision loss after a hair growth treatment, but her symptoms improved after a month.
research Relationship Between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Prostatic Anatomical Characteristics in Patients With Obesity and Severe Obesity
Obesity is linked to more severe lower urinary tract symptoms.
research Dutasteride vs Finasteride: Assessment of Differences in Acute Urinary Retention Rates and Surgical Risk Outcomes in an Elderly Population Aged 65 Years and Older
research Effect of Castration and Finasteride on Urinary Oxalate Excretion in Male Rats
Castration and finasteride lower urinary oxalate in male rats, potentially treating urolithiasis.
research Continued Improvement in Pressure-Flow Parameters in Men Receiving Finasteride for 2 Years
Finasteride improves urinary function in men for 2 years.
research Early Vs Delayed Transurethral Surgery in Acute Urinary Retention: Does Timing Make a Difference?
research Pharmacological Approaches in Managing Symptomatic Relief of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Review
Tadalafil is effective for treating urinary symptoms in men with BPH.
research Safety and Efficacy of Advanced and Targeted Acid α-Glucosidase (AT-GAA) (ATB200/AT2221) in ERT-Switch Nonambulatory Patients with Pompe Disease: Preliminary Results from the ATB200-02 Trial
The combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves urinary symptoms and erectile function in men with enlarged prostates.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Obstruction
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.