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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Can Patients With LUTS and BPH Discern Changes in Peak Urinary Flow Rate and Do Such Changes Contribute to Overall Satisfaction With Treatment?
Finasteride improves urinary symptoms and quality of life in BPH patients, especially with larger prostate size.
research A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Investigate the Effects of Finasteride Combined with a Biodegradable Self-Reinforced Poly L-Lactic Acid Spiral Stent in Patients with Urinary Retention Caused by Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
research The Role of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Obstruction and Related Conditions
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.
research Prediction of Bladder Prostatic Obstruction: Development of a Simplified Clinical Nomogram
Researchers created a simple tool to predict bladder blockage from prostate enlargement using urine flow rate and prostate volume.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow, but may cause sexual side effects.
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5 / 35 resultscommunity Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
community Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
community Here are the results from my journey! I used saw palmetto tablets instead of Finasteride(I was afraid of using it), 5% Minoxidil spray and Derma Pen once a week 1.5mm.
The user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using saw palmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of saw palmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for natural treatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.
community Can i use a dut with tamsulosin?
The conversation is about using a product containing dutasteride and tamsulosin for hair loss. Users discuss separating the components and potential side effects like frequent urination and changes in libido.
community 4 years on fin and min (Before and After) Age 27 to 31
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil over four years, despite side effects like seborrheic dermatitis, urinary changes, and water retention. They were satisfied with the results and maintained a strong physique.