Using water vapor thermal therapy to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by an enlarged prostate could have fewer sexual side effects than medications, a new study suggests. The therapy is administered only once, while medications are taken over the long term, the authors pointed out. For many men, the prostate gland grows larger […]
Improved Sexual Satisfaction with Combination Drugs in Men with Urinary Symptoms
A combination of two drugs – dutasteride and solifenacin – might result in improved sexual satisfaction among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) accompanied by lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). BPH is the medical term for an enlarged prostate, which affects an estimated 50% to 75% of men over age 50. The prostate gland grows […]
Dutasteride/Tamsulosin Combo Treatment Could Have Sexual Side Effects in Men with BPH
Men who take a fixed-dose combination of dutasteride and tamsulosin to manage urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate could be more likely to experience ejaculatory disorders, according to a recent study in BJU International.
5ARIs Associated with Sexual Dysfunction in Men with BPH but not Androgenic Alopecia, Study Suggests
While 5α-reductase inhibitors (5ARIs) are considered safe and effective, a recent meta-analysis by Chinese researchers suggests that BPH patients who take them could be at risk for sexual side effects.
Water Vapor Thermal Therapy Can Preserve Sexual Function While Treating BPH-LUTS
Convective water vapor thermal therapy may be a viable treatment for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who suffer from lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), new research suggests.
Study: Tadalafil Recommended for Men with ED and BPH/LUTS, Regardless of Total Testosterone Levels
The study investigated whether baseline hormone levels play a role in sexual response to the PDE5i tadalafil in men with LUTS-BPH and ED. The researchers concluded that baseline total testosterone levels do not impact the response of tadalafil in these men.