Mens Health Flashcards
1
Q
Causes for male pattern baldness
A
Hair follicles sensitive to dihydrotestosterone
2
Q
Treatments for baldness
A
finasteride
minoxidil
3
Q
What is the IPSS score
A
International Prostate Symptom Score
1-7 is mild
20+ is severe
4
Q
Treatments for BPH
A
Surgical options
Alpha blockers eg Tamsulosin- relaxes bladder muscles
Finasteride- reduces prostate size
5
Q
Treatment of ED
A
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors