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February 2021 in “Brain Sciences” Androgens improve memory in adolescent male rats by acting on brain receptors.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
9 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” Finasteride treatment can decrease certain steroids and increase others, possibly leading to depression symptoms in some cases.
15 citations
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June 2014 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Neurosteroids may help metyrapone reduce cocaine addiction.
28 citations
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Midazolam's seizure prevention is partly due to increased neurosteroid production.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Plants” Plant bioactive compounds are important for health and can help prevent various diseases.
269 citations
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May 2002 in “Hormones and Behavior” Lowering 3α,5α-THP in the hippocampus increases anxiety and depression in proestrous rats.
September 2022 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mental health issues, and genetic screening could help prevent them.
12 citations
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December 2009 in “Neuroscience” GABAergic steroid precursors reduce ethanol withdrawal symptoms in certain mice.
9 citations
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December 2022 in “Phytomedicine” More high-quality research is needed to recommend flavonoids and saponins for clinical use.
136 citations
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January 2004 in “Neuroscience” Testosterone increases seizure risk through its conversion to specific neurosteroids.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Platycladus Orientalis leaf vesicles may help treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
63 citations
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January 2010 in “Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience” 3α-androstanediol helps reduce age-related cognitive and mood declines in male rats, unlike testosterone.
22 citations
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June 2021 in “Plants” Sterculia foetida seed extract shows promise for therapeutic use due to its anti-inflammatory and pain-relief properties.
4 citations
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April 2017 in “F1000Research” Mitochondrial problems in diabetic nerve damage might cause pain by lowering the production of certain nerve-related steroids.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “F1000Research” Diabetic neuropathy in mice is linked to poor mitochondria function and lower brain hormone production.
September 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” New medications could improve treatment for severe alopecia areata in Australia.
September 2002 in “Epiliepsy currents/Epilepsy currents” Stress increases neurosteroids that help prevent seizures.
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April 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Stronger regulation and collaboration are needed to ensure online pharmacies are safe and legitimate.
March 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” Nardostachys Jatamansi is an endangered plant with valuable medicinal properties that could lead to safer drug alternatives.
83 citations
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January 2004 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Adjusting neurosteroid levels may help reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
37 citations
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February 2010 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
15 citations
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April 2008 in “Headache” People with migraines often have mental health conditions, and treatment should be personalized to address both issues safely.
11 citations
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June 2024 in “Molecules” Alpinia zerumbet has different medicinal properties in its parts due to varying chemicals.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Finasteride may increase the risk of suicidality and depression, especially in younger people.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lifestyle changes and environmental strategies can help address declining testosterone levels.
November 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” Rosemary essential oil can improve mood, sleep, and cognitive function but may cause allergies, so use it carefully.
70 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” Ginkgo biloba has health benefits but also contains toxic compounds, driving interest in its use in medicine and food.
44 citations
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July 2012 in “Endocrine Practice” We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
38 citations
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Phenylalanine may help with depression but can cause issues if not properly processed.