Abstract
BACKGROUND. In order to assess the efficacy of phytotherapeutic agents for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a review of recently published double-blind placebo-controlled trials was undertaken. METHODS. Only those studies reviewed by the Other Medical Therapies Committee of the Fourth International Consultation on BPH were included. RESULTS. These studies suggest a possible benefit for the use of phytotherapeutic preparations in the treatment of BPH. CONCLUSIONS. These studies need to be confirmed in larger long-term placebo-controlled studies in order to ascertain the true efficacy of these agents.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 187-193 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Prostate |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- BPH
- LUTS
- Phytotherapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Urology