In a nutshell This study looked at dribble after urination in men who have erectile dysfunction (ED) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This study concluded that there was an association between ED and dribble after urination. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when you cannot get or keep an erection firm enough to have...
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Is nocturia more bothersome than daytime urinary symptoms?
In a nutshell This study examined the differences in quality of life for patients with nocturia compared to those with daytime urinary symptoms only. This study found that patients with nocturia had a lower quality of life than patients with daytime symptoms only. Some background People diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; non-cancerous...
Read MoreSearching for men with urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate to test new blood vessel treatment.
In a nutshell This trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of prostate artery embolization (PAE – blocking off part of the blood supply to the prostate) to treat urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate. The main outcome to be measured is side effects from this treatment over 12 months. This trial is being conducted in Chicago,...
Read MoreDoes dutasteride improve a large prostate and bladder symptoms?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of adding dutasteride (Avodart) to patients already on ineffective drug treatment for an enlarged prostate and bladder symptoms. The study found that adding dutasteride reduced detrusor (muscle of the bladder) size and bladder problems. Some background Patients with enlarged prostates and urinary...
Read MoreThe effect of botulinum toxin injection on an enlarged prostate
In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of injecting botulinum toxin type A (BTA) into patients to treat enlarged prostate who did not respond to medical therapy such as drug treatment. The study found that BTA injection was safe and effective at reducing several urinary symptoms in patients with enlarged prostates. Some background Benign...
Read MoreCombination therapy beneficial for men with BPH with overactive bladder symptoms
In a nutshell This study examined the benefit of combining silodosin (Rapaflo) with propiverine (Mictonorm) in reducing urinary symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Authors reported greater overall improvements when both therapies were combined. Some background Men with BPH often experience urinary symptoms that can...
Read MoreCranberry fruit powder more effective than placebo at reducing urinary symptoms
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of Flowens (a cranberry fruit powder) as an alternative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Researchers report preliminary evidence that Flowens can reduce BPH-related urinary symptoms. Some background BPH can lead to bothersome urinary symptoms that can impact quality of life. The...
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