chapter five
• 5-Alpha-reductase inhibitors( 5-ARIs) that include finaste-ride and dutasteride.
Note: Alpha-blockers and 5-ARIs may be used in combination.
The aim of any treatment is to reduce the size of the prostate and it includes:
• Ablation with a needle
• Microwave thermotherapy – deliverable via a catheter to re move tissue
• Surgery – in cases where medication does not relieve symptoms.
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