research Common urologic diseases in older men and their treatment: how they impact fertility
Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
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research Drug Repositioning: New Opportunities for Older Drugs
Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research Exploring phytoandrogens: A review of their potential in health and medicine
Phytoandrogens from plants may help treat low testosterone naturally.
research Role of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss in men who don't respond to finasteride.
research ANAIS DO I CONGRESSO MÉDICO DE FORMOSA - COMEF
Dutasteride is more effective and better tolerated than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
research Health consequences of anabolic steroids: a sexual-medicine perspective
Anabolic steroid abuse can cause sexual, fertility, and health problems.
research Chapter 6. Darwinian Health and Other Contradictions
The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
research Comments concerning the real risk of sexual adverse events secondary to the use of 5-ARIs
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
research Foreword
The foreword introduces a medical issue discussing male hormonal health, treatments, and the effects of conditions like obesity and aging.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome – When will we Get the Courage to Fight the Dictating Pharma Industry – Despite Awareness of “Sexual, Neurological and Metabolic Side Effects in Young Men for Over a Decade”
Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
research Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Neuroactive steroid levels and psychiatric and andrological features in post-finasteride patients
Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.
research Simultaneous determination of multi-class active pharmaceutical ingredients by UHPLC-HRMS
A new method was developed to accurately detect and measure 47 different drug ingredients in various products.
research Sexual Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Biopsychosocial Approach to Assessment and Management
PCOS causes sexual dysfunction, needing comprehensive treatment.
research Incomplete Recovery of Erectile Function in Rat after Discontinuation of Dual 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy
Rats had lasting erectile problems after stopping a certain medication.
research Post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction: two sides of the same coin?
PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
research Long-term Oral Administration of 5α-reductase Inhibitor Attenuates Erectile Function by Inhibiting Autophagy and Promoting Apoptosis of Smooth Muscle Cells in Corpus Cavernosum of Aged Rats
Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
research Treatment of female sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women—What is the evidence?
Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
research Adverse Effects and Safety of 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors (Finasteride, Dutasteride): A Systematic Review.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.
research Multidimensional assessment of adverse events of finasteride:a real-world pharmacovigilance analysis based on FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) from 2004 to April 2024
Finasteride has various adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, which vary by age and gender.
research T07-O-05 Finasteride 5 mg and sexual side effects. How many of these are related to a nocebo phenomenon?
Knowing about potential side effects can make them more likely to happen.
research Practical Geriatrics: Men's Sexual Health After Midlife
Older men should openly discuss sexual health with doctors to improve their quality of life.
research Is the Safety of Finasteride Correlated With Its Route of Administration: Topical Versus Oral? A Pharmacovigilance Study With Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
research Evaluating 5 alpha reductase inhibitors for the treatment of male androgenic alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.
research How routine pharmacovigilance failed to identify finasteride’s persistent sexual side effects
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, has unaddressed sexual side effects due to the manufacturer's inadequate safety measures and lack of additional studies.
research Case report: a study of the clinical characteristics and genetic variants of post-finasteride syndrome patients
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mental health issues, and genetic screening could help prevent them.
research Treatment options for androgenetic alopecia: Efficacy, side effects, compliance, financial considerations, and ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research Mitigating Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Ameliorating Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being in Older Men
Improving prostate and urinary health can enhance sexual function and mental well-being in older men.
research Finasteride and Dutasteride for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of Efficacy and Reproductive Adverse Effects
Finasteride and Dutasteride can improve hair growth in male baldness but may cause temporary sexual dysfunction and possibly affect fertility.