research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors – The Finasteride Story
Finasteride safely treats enlarged prostate and male-pattern baldness.
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research Doxazosin and finasteride alone or in combination: the PREDICT study
Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
research Clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
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 GYNECOMASTIA AFTER FINASTERIDE THERAPY
Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.
![The Synthesis of (−)-4-Methyl-8-Chloro-Trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-Octahydrobenzo-[f]-Quinolin-3-One-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C) via a Circuitous Route](/images/research/73bab8dc-bdf0-45e3-8ef7-73d0d4b93cb1/small/21074.jpg)
research The synthesis of (−)-4-methyl-8-chloro-trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-octahydrobenzo-[f]-quinolin-3-one-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C]) via a circuitous route
Scientists made a carbon-14 labeled version of a drug with a 48% yield and over 99% purity.
research Role of 5α-reductase inhibitors in androgen-stimulated skin disorders.
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride can help treat skin disorders stimulated by androgens, such as hair loss and acne.
research Scientific Evaluation of A Unani Pharmacopoeia-Based Formulation on BPH in Animal Model
The Unani Pharmacopoeia-Based Formulation significantly improved symptoms of enlarged prostate in rats.
research 5‐Alpha reductase inhibitor related litigation: A legal database review
Most legal cases about 5α-reductase inhibitors, drugs for hair loss and prostate issues, complain about side effects and delayed cancer diagnosis, with most lawsuits settled out of court.
research Medical Therapies for Treatment of BPH: Special Considerations in Elderly Men
Tailored treatment is crucial for elderly men with BPH due to potential risks and benefits of medications.
research Pharmacophore and Atom Based 3D QSAR Studies on the Novel 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
The developed model can predict effective 5-alpha-reductase enzyme inhibitors.
research Prescribing to save patients money: Ethical considerations
Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
research Discriminating in favour of or against men with increased risk of finasteride-related side effects?
Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.
research Determination of the potency of a novel saw palmetto supercritical CO2 extract (SPSE) for 5α-reductase isoform II inhibition using a cell-free in vitro test system
The saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, showing promise for prostate health.
research Testosterone metabolite nonessential for androgen effects
The body's change of testosterone into DHT is not necessary for testosterone's muscle and sexual effects.
research 황금(黃芩)이 전립선비대증(前立腺肥大症) Rat에 미치는 영향
Scutellaria baicalensis may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Finasteride versus dutasteride: a real-world economic evaluation.
Dutasteride is cheaper than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research The search for bioactive compounds in tropical plants to target hormone imbalance associated diseases
Piper cubeba and Aquilaria sinensis may help prevent or treat prostate issues by balancing hormones.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Chemoprevention: The PCPT and Beyond
5α-reductase inhibitors can reduce prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, needing more research.
research Crystal Structure and Synthesis of 17α-Hexanoyloxy-16β-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione
A new compound that could treat various androgen-related conditions was created and analyzed.
research The effect of 5-α reductase inhibitor on Th1, Th2, and Th17 cell-related inflammatory response in BPH
Finasteride reduces some inflammation in BPH but not all.
research Anti-androgenic potential of the fruit extracts of certain Egyptian Sabal species and their genetic variability studies: a metabolomic-molecular modeling approach
Certain Egyptian Sabal fruit extracts may help treat anti-androgenic diseases like benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Serenoa repens induced erectile dysfunction: Underdiagnosis and phytovigilance
Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
research PD19-08 MARIJUANA, ALCOHOL, ED AND DEPRESSION: EPIDEMIOLOGIC CORRELATIONS WITH BPH/LUTS
Marijuana use is linked to higher chances of needing treatment for urinary symptoms in men over 40.
research Re: Association of Suicidality and Depression with 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
research Introduction to: Endocrinological aspects of andrology—what is new?
The document discusses new insights into how hormones affect male sexual health and related conditions.
research The Impact of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitors (5α-RIs) on Male Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
research Pregnancy Outcomes with Paternal Exposure to Finasteride, a Synthetic 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor: A Case Series
Babies were mostly born healthy from fathers who took finasteride, but some pregnancies ended early; more research is needed.
research 복분자 미숙과 추출물이 전립선암 세포주와 전립선비대 백서모델에 미치는 영향
Unripe Rubus occidentalis extracts may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Finasteride and male infertility: a case for prospective collaborative research databases?
Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.