January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.
July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Trazodone and chlorpromazine may help treat sexual dysfunction caused by finasteride and SSRIs.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Oral finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than expected, possibly due to negative publicity and reporting bias.
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Antiandrogens might help prevent or treat COVID-19 by blocking the virus's entry into cells.
December 2024 in “Quality in Sport” Hormonal balance is vital for women's health and performance, but therapies like contraceptives and steroids have both benefits and risks.
December 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Man stopped medications due to sexual side effects, found relief with prostatic artery embolisation.
Finasteride-loaded microemulsions, made with cinnamon oil, Tween20, propylene glycol, and water, can help maintain stemness of dermal cells, potentially aiding in hair regeneration.
October 2021 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, has unaddressed sexual side effects due to the manufacturer's inadequate safety measures and lack of additional studies.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” The research shows that hydrogen bonds greatly affect the crystal structure of a Finasteride derivative.
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April 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
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August 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Treatments for urinary symptoms often cause ejaculatory problems.
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.
October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces the need for prostate surgery but may increase the risk of depression and persistent sexual side effects.
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October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Early treatment with certain drug combinations improved COVID-19 outcomes and prevented severe disease in males, including those at higher risk.
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July 2006 in “European Urology Supplements” 5α-reductase inhibitors can reduce prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, needing more research.
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November 1982 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
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October 2018 in “British Journal of Haematology” Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.
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July 1982 in “PubMed” Loestrin effectively normalizes testosterone levels and improves PCOS symptoms with minimal side effects.
March 2005 in “Inpharma Weekly” China approved Sinovac's flu vaccine, Japan approved RiUP for female hair loss, and Nippon Kayaku's three cancer drugs.
November 2013 in “Cancer” Oophorectomy reduces ovarian cancer risk for women with BRCA mutations, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk without raising death risk, and prophylactic mastectomy rates are rising.