Studies reported that Serenoa repens was effective in relieving lower urinary tract symptoms ( LUTS ) .
This study indicated that Serenoa repens had the same effect in treating BPH compared with tamsulosin in terms of IPSS , QoL , and PVR after at least 6-month treatment cycle , however , the latter had a greater improvement in PV compared with the former .
And Serenoa repens did not increase the risk of adverse events especially with respect to ejaculation disorders and libido decrease
Serenoa repens extract for benign prostate hyperplasia: a randomized controlled trial
To compare the effect of a Serenoa repens extract with placebo for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia ( BPH )
Studies reported that Serenoa repens was effective in relieving lower urinary tract symptoms ( LUTS ) .
This study indicated that Serenoa repens had the same effect in treating BPH compared with tamsulosin in terms of IPSS , QoL , and PVR after at least 6-month treatment cycle , however , the latter had a greater improvement in PV compared with the former .
And Serenoa repens did not increase the risk of adverse events especially with respect to ejaculation disorders and libido decrease