Abstract
The hexanic extract of Serenoa repens (HESr) has been in use for decades as an effective, safe and well-tolerated therapy for relieving bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). This manuscript gives an overview of HESr as monotherapy for LUTS/BPH treatment and focuses on the currently available literature investigating the possible clinical benefits of HESr combination therapy with α-blockers. Combination therapy of HESr with α-blockers has been gaining significant interest in recent years, as an increasing body of evidence shows the beneficial pharmacological effects that HESr treatment can add to standard first-line treatment with α-blockers. By reducing persistent Prostatic Inflammatory Status (PIS), commonly present in LUTS/BPH patients, HESr complements the relaxation of prostate smooth muscle induced by α-blockers, thus providing additional symptom relief. Data suggest that patients harbouring PIS and having a specific clinical profile might especially benefit from the combination therapy. Future therapeutic efforts may take advantage of more personalised strategies for LUTS/BPH management.
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