Despite their efficacy in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, the popularity of inhibitors
of 5α‐reductase (5 ARI s) is limited by their association with adverse sexual side effects. …

In men, testosterone (T) production declines as a function of ageing. Late-onset hypogonadism
(LOH) is the most commonly used term to indicate this age-related condition. In LOH, the …

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) has a deleterious effect on sexual functions and general
well-being in men. Despite this evidence, however, patient and couple knowledge about …

Objectives: To estimate the relationship between age and the values of different diagnostic
tests in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of benign prostatic …

Stesura Dicuio 3 Page 1 MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten healthy young medical staff
volunteers (male and female) without prior urological problems were examined two times with a …

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the gold standard treatment in patients with locally
advanced or metastatic prostate cancer (PC). Emerging evidence has documented a tight …

Sildenafil is the most prescribed oral agent for patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). Vardenafil
is a new phosphodiesterase type 5 (Pde‐5) inhibitor that was approved by the US Food …

Conclusions Although available evidence suggests that in aging populations SHG can be
considered a particular condition associated with an increased CV risk, it is still unknown if …

Stesura Dicuio 2 Page 1 performed, qualified operator and it is an invasive method, but it is
the only nowadays available to detect obstruction. In the assessment of BOO, pressure-flow …

Purpose: To evaluate the durability of the effect of transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)
for lower urinary-tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO)…