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July 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hair loss drugs like finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mood side effects, and more research is needed to understand these risks.
Urtica laetevirens extract significantly reduces 5α-reductase activity.
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August 2014 in “Talanta” The method effectively measures drug impact on DHT levels in prostate treatments.
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A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
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April 2023 in “Annals of General Psychiatry” Serotonergic antidepressants can significantly increase the risk of erectile dysfunction and have a small risk of causing irreversible sexual dysfunction.
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Certain medications, especially nervous system drugs, can cause insomnia, with risks varying by age and gender.
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May 2017 in “Urology and andrology” Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
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April 2021 in “Advanced synthesis & catalysis” PXX is an effective and affordable photocatalyst for creating new chemical bonds in organic synthesis.
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June 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride boosts immune cells that suppress T-cells, possibly helping with immune disorders but may increase cancer risk.
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April 2015 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.
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