luts/bph; pelvic pain syndrome

Treatment of LUTS Associated with Pelvic Pain Syndromes

* Potts outlines a thorough differential diagnosis for LUTS in CPPS, including pseudo-dyssynergia, pelvic floor dysfunction, pudendal neuralgia, underactive bladder, overactive bladder, benign prostatic enlargement, bladder neck dyssynergia, and interstitial cystitis. Jeannette Potts, MD...
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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038