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Cochrane reviews

Pygeum africanum may have some efficacy for benign prostatic hyperplasia Pygeum Africanum for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
There is insufficient evidence on the efficacy of naftopidil in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia Naftopidil for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Compatible with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Other evidence summaries

Phytotherapy with Hypoxis rooperi or Secale cereale may improve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urtica dioica or Curcubita pepo may not be effective when used alone. Phytotherapies are well tolerated Phytotherapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Holmium:YAG laser appears to be an effective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia Holmium:yag Laser in Urology.

Literature

Wilt TJ, N'Dow J. Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Part 1--diagnosis. BMJ 2008 Jan 19;336(7636):146-9. [PubMed]
Wilt TJ, N'Dow J. Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Part 2--management. BMJ 2008 Jan 26;336(7637):206-10. [PubMed]
Woodrum DL, Brawer MK, Partin AW, Catalona WJ, Southwick PC. Interpretation of free prostate specific antigen clinical research studies for the detection of prostate cancer. J Urol 1998 Jan;159(1):5-12. [PubMed]

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