86 citations
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March 1993 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Finasteride affects male rat genitalia development, causing abnormalities during specific pregnancy days.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 3 citations
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January 2021 in “Andrology” Low androgen levels reduce nitric oxide production in rat penile cells.
September 2021 in “World journal of urology” The correction states that the label change for Finasteride was in 2012, leading to more reports of side effects from non-healthcare people.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride 1 mg/day reduces semen quality without affecting hormones or sexual function.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Chemistry” A reliable method was created to measure dutasteride and related molecules in capsules.
September 2011 in “Urology” Urinary PSA could be an early marker for enlarged prostate.
1 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Finasteride can help induce ovulation and lead to a healthy birth in some women.
10 citations
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October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “BJUI” Left-handed men experience more sexual side effects from finasteride treatment.
280 citations
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May 2005 in “Andrology” Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.
April 2017 in “Actas urológicas españolas” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
March 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair loss can be an early sign of prostate enlargement.
October 1999 in “The Journal of Urology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for urological conditions show promise, but some lack sufficient accuracy for clinical use.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” The research found that compound 6, a newly created steroid, is more effective at inhibiting 5α-reductase (an enzyme) than current treatments, suggesting it could be a better option for treating urinary tract symptoms in men.
January 2019 in “Urology Practice” Urologists prescribe newer medications more often than primary care physicians, who could benefit from more education on treatment options.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Marijuana use is linked to higher chances of needing treatment for urinary symptoms in men over 40.
39 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce symptoms in male Tourette syndrome patients.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Annales d Endocrinologie” Recombinant gonadotropins improve future fertility in CHH patients.
73 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Injectable hyaluronic acid can effectively treat facial lipoatrophy from lupus panniculitis.
19 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Current Urology” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise in reducing pain for bladder pain syndrome.
26 citations
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July 2014 in “Analytical Chemistry Research” Method can accurately measure five BPH drugs at once.
January 2024 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” The study successfully formulated and optimized a bilayer tablet combining Tamsulosin and Finasteride using response surface methodology.
1 citations
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June 2010 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The conclusion is that individualized treatment and proper medication use are crucial in men's health, with specific recommendations for ED, BPH, and prostate cancer management.
9 citations
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August 1986 in “Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” Familial sexual precocity in girls may be more common than previously thought.
September 2024 in “Health of Man” Low-dose dutasteride effectively and safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
219 citations
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October 2009 in “Steroids” 5α-reductase inhibitors, like Finasteride and Dutasteride, help manage benign prostatic hyperplasia.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride treatment lowers urine androgen and prostaglandin levels, making them potential markers for effectiveness.