Term
| Why is testosterone decreasing as men age? |
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Definition
| Converted to estrogen from an increase in aromatase enzyme (found in adrenals & adipose) |
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Term
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Definition
- Constriction of flow --> dribbling
- Increase freq. & urgency (from increased spasms, from increased muscle mass)
- Ddx: bladder issues
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Term
| How can BPH be prevented and what is it similar to? |
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Definition
| Lifestyle factors; menopause |
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Term
| Is BPH an inflammatory condition? |
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Definition
| No, but some of the same cytokines are released. |
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Term
Serenoa repens
Common name |
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Definition
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Term
| What common food is Serenoa repens similar to? |
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Definition
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Serenoa repens
Parts used |
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Definition
| Fruit (he also uses seeds) |
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Term
| Efficacy of Serenoa repens |
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Definition
| Works just as well as conventional medicine for milder types-doesn't work as well for moderate to severe BPH, but at least prevents further growth. |
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Term
Serenoa repens
Constituents |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Spasmolytic
Blocks effects of estrogen (phytoestrogen)
Mildly nhibits aromatase (still up in air)
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Term
Serenoa repens
Indications |
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Definition
- BPH (mild-mod sxs & stops growth)
- Hair loss prevention (mild)
- Not preventative
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
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Term
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Definition
No less than 320 mg 1x/d
Tinc. 1-2 ml TID |
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Term
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Definition
| Counteracts the sex hormone binding globulin (made in liver). This increases as men age & with obesity. This prevents binding of 5-dihydrotestosterone to SHBG. Which then prevents SHBG from attaching to prostate receptors. |
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Term
| What to be cautious with when prescribing urtica dioica for BPH |
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Definition
| It can increase urine frequency because it's a diuretic causing your pt to be more miserable. |
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Term
Cucurbita pepo
Common name |
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Definition
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Term
Cucurbita pepo
Parts used |
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Definition
| Seeds with or without husks (mostly fiber) |
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Term
Curcubita pepo
Constituents |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Size of hand(ful) BID-TID |
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Term
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Definition
- Mental
- CV system
- NS
- Endocrine system
- Fx of penis
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Term
Pausuinystalia Yohimbe
Common name |
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Definition
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Term
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Parts used |
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Definition
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Term
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Constituent |
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Definition
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Term
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Actions |
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Definition
Addresses mental, CV and NS (only brain actions)
Effects the mood, energy and mood sympathetic nn. |
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Term
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Mechanism |
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Definition
| It blocks the reuptake of epi, NE and dopamine by alpha-2-energic receptors. |
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Term
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Toxicity |
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Definition
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Term
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Contra |
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Definition
Anxiety disorders
PSTD
Long-term use |
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Term
| What if Pausinystalia yohimbe doesn't work? |
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Definition
| It means the problem is wither physiological or it's a very deep mental problem. |
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Term
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Indications |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
· 4.5 mg BID-TID 5-15 gtts 1:5
· Do not go higher if doesn’t work.
· 3 mo max – but that may be too long. Monitor BP and address lifestyle and other issues.
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Term
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Interactions |
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Definition
| Be careful along with use of Rauvolfia and Ephedra |
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Term
Turnera diffusa
Common name/old name |
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Definition
Damlana
Turnera aphrodisiaca |
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Term
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Definition
Gentle stimulating nervine (increases energy & alertness)
tonifying |
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Term
Turnera diffusa
Indications |
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Definition
Low libido
Muscular or nervous debility |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
- hormone balancing
- tonifying
- Rheumatic affinity
- We don't think it's acting on the pituitary, where others are
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Term
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Definition
Hormone imbalance
Autoimmune conditions |
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Term
| What are all the men's herbs? |
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Definition
| Serenoa repens, Urtica dioica, Curcurbita pepo, Pausinystalia yohimbe, Turnera diffusa, Smilax spp. |
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