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Assessing water vapor therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia

Assessing water vapor therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia

Posted by on Jul 11, 2021 in Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the use of water vapor thermal therapy using the Rezum system as a minimally invasive treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors concluded that Rezum is a good minimally invasive treatment option that showed promising results for patients with BPH. Some background BPH is a...

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What are the effects of tadalafil on benign prostatic hyperplasia and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome?

What are the effects of tadalafil on benign prostatic hyperplasia and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome?

Posted by on Nov 28, 2019 in Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of tadalafil (Cialis) on patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). The main finding was that tadalafil improved CP/CPPS in these patients. Some background CP/CPPS is lower abdominal pain usually in the pelvis or groin region. It is...

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Mirabegron for overactive bladder in men

Mirabegron for overactive bladder in men

Posted by on Jan 12, 2019 in Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) in treating overactive bladder (OAB) in men. It concluded that mirabegron was a safe and effective OAB treatment in men.  Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (inability to hold on...

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Alpha-blockers and urinary obstruction

Alpha-blockers and urinary obstruction

Posted by on Mar 9, 2016 in Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of alpha-blockers on urinary obstruction among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors concluded that alpha-blockers are effective at improving urinary flow and BPH-related urinary obstruction symptoms. Some background Alpha-blockers are often the first choice for treating BPH-related...

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