Serenoa repens in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Abstract

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a very prevalent disease requiring long-term effective and safe treatment. The importance ofphytotherapy has been discussed for years and is also mentioned in the recent therapeutic guidelines.

The article describes thecurrent position of these products with a dominant focus on Serenoa repens.

Keywords

• BPH
• benign prostatic hyperplasia
• prostatic gland
• Serenoa
• treatment
• LUTS