Medical Condition Hypertrophy (benign) Of Prostate Without Urinary Obstruction

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 600.00 - hypertrophy (benign) of prostate without urinary obstruction

Active Ingredients used for Hypertrophy Of Prostate Without Urinary Obstruction:

Saw Palmetto

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
saw palmetto (serenoa repens [bartram small)]	numerous human trials report that saw palmetto improves symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (bph) such as nighttime urination, urinary flow, and overall quality of life, although it may not greatly reduce the size of the prostate. the effectiveness may be similar to the medication finasteride (proscar ) with fewer side effects. although the quality of these studies has been variable, overall they suggest effectiveness. saw palmetto has not been thoroughly compared to other types of drugs	a

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.