Urologie pro praxi 4/2017

Serenoa repens in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a very prevalent disease requiring long-term effective and safe treatment. The importance of phytotherapy has been discussed for years and is also mentioned in the recent therapeutic guidelines. The article describes the current position of these products with a dominant focus on Serenoa repens.

Keywords: BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatic gland, Serenoa, treatment, LUTS.