research Anti-androgenic activities of the triterpenoids fraction of Ganoderma lucidum
The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.
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780-810 / 1000+ results research Discovery and Clinical Development of Dutasteride, a Potent Dual 5α- Reductase Inhibitor
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
research Significance of the polyglutamine tract polymorphism in the androgen receptor
The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
research A Comparison of Varying alpha-Blockers and Other Pharmacotherapy Options for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.
Alpha-blockers are the most effective and widely used treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms, with minimal side effects.
research Intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome and finasteride intake
Finasteride may cause floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery, so check patients' medical history.
research Potency of a novel saw palmetto ethanol extract, SPET-085, for inhibition of 5α-reductase II
SPET-085 effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, similar to finasteride.
research Acute urinary retention: risks and management.
Older men with severe symptoms and larger prostates should focus on prevention, using finasteride and alpha-blockers to manage acute urinary retention.
research Clinical application of 5α-reductase inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.
research 5α-Reductases In Human Physiology: an Unfolding Story
We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
research Anti-androgenic effect of sesquiterpenes isolated from the rhizomes of Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb.
Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Effect of finasteride and/or terazosin on serum PSA: Results of VA cooperative study #359
Finasteride reduces PSA levels, terazosin doesn't affect them, and tracking prostate cancer in patients taking finasteride could be difficult.
research Finasteride and sexual side effects
Finasteride may cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but they are reversible and affect less than 2% of men.
research 5-Alpha reductase deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research Dutasteride: a review of current data on a novel dual inhibitor of 5alpha reductase.
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate with manageable side effects.
research Acute liver damage due to Serenoa repens: a case report
Saw Palmetto can cause severe liver damage.
research The Effect of 5 -Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
research Clinical relevance of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone metabolism in women
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
research Post-finasteride syndrome: a surmountable challenge for clinicians
Finasteride can cause serious side effects in some men, needing more research for treatment.
research Incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in men receiving steroid 5α-reductase inhibitors: population based cohort study
Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research Finasteride-associated cataract and intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome
Finasteride may cause cataracts and floppy-iris syndrome.
research In Vivo Time-Dependent Inhibition of Human Steroid 5a-Reductase by Finasteride
Finasteride poorly inhibits type 1 5AR, affecting its effectiveness.
research Long-term use of 5α-reductase inhibitors and the risk of male breast cancer
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research Ejaculatory dysfunction in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms
Treatments for urinary symptoms often cause ejaculatory problems.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors, antiviral and anti-tumor activities of some steroidal cyanopyridinone derivatives
Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
research The placebo effect and randomized trials: analysis of conventional medicine
The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research Dihydrotestosteron und die Rolle der 5α-Reduktasehemmer bei der benignen Prostatahyperplasie
A stronger dual 5α-reductase inhibitor could improve treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia by further reducing DHT levels.
research Novel tip-loaded dissolving and implantable microneedle array patches for sustained release of finasteride
New dissolving and implantable microneedle patches have been created for a long-lasting, non-invasive delivery of the drug finasteride.
research Economic analysis of finasteride: A model-based approach using data from the Proscar long-term efficacy and safety study
Finasteride is a cost-effective option for treating BPH, reducing risk of urinary issues and surgery.
research Sexual side effects of 5-α-reductase inhibitors finasteride and dutasteride: A comprehensive review
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual problems like impotence and low libido.