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The document suggests that finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, while prostate surgery does not harm sexual health.
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480-510 / 1000+ results research Treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Alpha-blockers are recommended first for recent CP/CPPS, while antimicrobials are not advised for long-term cases.
research Regarding prostate-specific antigen: let's not shoot the messenger
The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.
research 1194: The Long Term Effects of Doxazosin, Finasteride, and the Combination on Sexual Function in Men Participating in the MTOPS Study
Doxazosin and finasteride negatively affect sexual function in men with BPH.
research Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
research Formulating, Optimizing and Evaluation of Dutasteride Loaded Insitu-Emulgel for Androgenetic Alopecia
The new gel for hair loss is safe, effective, and reduces side effects.
research A retrospective study of clinical outcomes of α-blocker or finasteride monotherapy followed by combination therapy: determination of the period of combination therapy of α-blocker and finasteride
Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.
research Adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors: What do we know, don’t know, and need to know?
5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
research Reproductive endocrinologists are the gatekeepers for male infertility care in North America: results of a North American survey on the referral patterns and characteristics of men presenting to male infertility specialists for infertility investigations
Reproductive gynecologists are the main referrers for male infertility evaluations in North America.
research PD23-01 INHIBITOR OF 5A-REDUCTASE TYPES II PROMOTES THE INFILTRATION OF CD8+T CELLS IN BPH TISSUES.
Finasteride increases CD8+ T cells in BPH tissues.
research The Long-Term Effect of Doxazosin, Finasteride, and Combination Therapy on the Clinical Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Combination therapy of doxazosin and finasteride safely and effectively reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia progression risk.
research A proposed etiopathology of persistent dysfunctions emerging from use and discontinuation of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: sequelae of drug-mediated microvasculopathy
The document suggests that drugs for prostate issues might cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical health problems due to blood vessel damage in the penis.
research Tamsulosin and Solifenacin : A Dynamic Duo in BPH Management
Tamsulosin and solifenacin together effectively reduce symptoms in BPH patients.
research Finasteride Blocks the Reduction in Ictal Activity Produced by Exogenous Estrous Cyclicity
research IS AGE MORE THAN JUST A NUMBER? CHARACTERISTICS OF MEN PRESENTING FOR REPRODUCTIVE UROLOGY FERTILITY EVALUATION IN NORTH AMERICA STRATIFIED BY AGE GROUPS
Older men have different fertility histories and factors affecting fertility, suggesting they may benefit from earlier fertility evaluations.
research How Much Worse Will My Voiding Symptoms Get over Time?
It's hard to predict how much worse urinary symptoms will get over time.
research Prostatakarzinom
5α-reductase inhibitors lower overall prostate cancer risk but not high-grade cancer risk; longer-term screening and new treatments show promise.
research Drug-induced male infertility: a real-world study using FAERS and EudraVigilance databases
Certain drugs can cause male infertility, so fertility counseling and sperm preservation are advised.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Hypersexuality During the Manic Phase of Bipolar and Psychotic Patients; New Insight to a Well-Known Medicines
research Efficacy and safety of long-term administration of tamsulosin hydrochloride in patients with LUTS suggestive of BPH
Tamsulosin hydrochloride is safe and effective for long-term treatment of urinary symptoms in BPH patients.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research Basic Scientists Investigate Biochemical Basis of Ancient Chinese Medicines
Green tea extract and cycling hormone treatments may help treat advanced prostate cancer.
research Role of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss in men who don't respond to finasteride.
research (171) EFFECT OF FINASTERIDE TREATMENT AND ITS WITHDRAWAL IN THE RAT CORPUS CAVERNOSUM
Finasteride treatment may cause erectile dysfunction, but stopping it reverses these effects.
research Prospective randomized study of sexual function in men taking dutasteride for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Dutasteride safely treats hair loss without harming sexual function.
research Introduction
The conclusion is that it's currently unclear if certain rare medical conditions are caused by specific factors due to mostly observational data.
research Analysis of benign prostatic obstruction surgery: A long-term evaluation in a real-life context
Prostate surgery is often effective long-term, but some patients may need more treatment or another surgery, especially if they had prostatitis before.
research UP-03.20
Combination therapy with Finasteride is more effective than alpha-blocker alone for BPH symptoms in small prostate volume.
research Postmenopausal virilization after spousal use of topical androgens
A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.