In a nutshell This study assessed the effectiveness of Fluxonorm® herbal supplement when combined with standard therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors concluded that the effectiveness of standard therapy was improved by the addition of Fluxonorm® in patients with...
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Evaluating the quality of life with medical treatment in patients with benign prostatic enlargement.
In a nutshell This study was carried out to look at the effect that drug treatments have on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The authors found that in patients with LUTS/BPE, surgery should be carried out earlier in patients who do not respond to medical...
Read MoreLooking for participants with benign prostatic hyperplasia and overactive bladder to test a new drug
In a nutshell This phase 3 trial is examining the effectiveness of vibegron in the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms (OAB) in patients with prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; enlarged prostatic gland). The main outcome of this trial will be a change in urgency episodes. This trial is being conducted in the US and Canada. The details A benign (not...
Read MoreEffectiveness of dutasteride and solifenacin used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effects of combining dutasteride (Avodart) and solifenacin (Vesicare) on sexual function in men being treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that the combination of dutasteride and solifenacin does not alter sexual function for men with BPH. Some...
Read MorePreserved sexual function with water vapor thermal therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effect on sexual function of water vapor therapy for the treatment of urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that water vapor therapy is effective and does not affect sexual function for men with BPH. Some background Urinary symptoms caused by BPH...
Read MoreIs Tadalafil effective for urinary symptoms in patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
In a nutshell This study looked at using Tadalafil (Cialis) to treat urinary symptoms in men who have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It concluded that tadalafil taken for a year could improve urinary symptoms in men who have BPH. Some background Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland. An...
Read MoreDrug combinations for lower urinary tract symptoms
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of different combinations of drugs to treat male and female lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). It concluded that combination drug therapy is a good option for patients who do not benefit from taking only one drug. Some background Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are symptoms which...
Read MoreIs 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 MoreCan removing an alpha 1-blocker from treatment be effective?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of removing an alpha 1-blocker (A1B) from an A1B plus 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor (5ARI) combination therapy on urinary symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH – an enlarged prostate). The study found that removing an A1B from combination therapy did not affect urinary and bladder...
Read MoreDoes dutasteride increase male hormones and bladder/prostate symptoms?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effect dutasteride (Avodart) had on testosterone levels, bladder symptoms and testicle size in men with enlarged prostates. The study found that dutasteride increased testosterone which may help with these age-related male symptoms. Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate...
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...
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