research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs) and Male Reproduction
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
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research The Effects of Oral 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Penile Intracavernosal Pressures and Penile Morphology in Rat Model.
Oral finasteride and dutasteride may negatively affect erectile function in rats.
research Cervi Parvum Cornu complex for men with lower urinary tract symptoms: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Cervi Parvum Cornu complex improved urinary symptoms in men without major side effects.
research Persistent Sexual and Psychological Symptoms After Finasteride Discontinuation: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Stopping finasteride can lead to lasting sexual and psychological issues.
research Trazodone and chlorpromazine a proposal treatment for syndrome post-finasteride and syndrome of post-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (post-SSRI)
Trazodone and chlorpromazine may help treat sexual dysfunction caused by finasteride and SSRIs.
research Effect of androgen on nitric oxide synthase positive neurons in the medial preoptic area
Androgen, especially DHT, is crucial for erectile function in rats by affecting specific brain neurons.
research Finasteride inhibits epinephrine synthesis in humans: implication for sexual dysfunction
Finasteride may cause sexual dysfunction by reducing epinephrine levels.
research Evaluation of the effect of injection of dutasteride as mesotherapeutic tool in treatment of androgenetic alopecia in males
Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.
research The effect of chemotherapy regimens in male germ cell tumors on the development of primary hypogonadism
Chemotherapy for male germ cell tumors often leads to hypogonadism and related symptoms.
research Psychosocial Impairment as a Possible Cause of Sexual Dysfunction among Young Men with Mild Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-sectional Crowdsourcing Web-based Study.
Young men with mild hair loss who experience significant social and emotional distress are more likely to have sexual problems.
research Letter to the Editor: “Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss”
Finasteride use may cause sexual dysfunction; more research needed.
research Safety and Efficacy Assessment of Red Ginseng Oil (RXGIN) in Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Red ginseng oil improves urinary symptoms and some sexual functions in men safely.
research Serum concentrations of dihydrotestosterone are associated with symptoms of hypogonadism in biochemically eugonadal men
Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.
research Safety and efficacy of advanced and targeted acid α-glucosidase (AT-GAA) (ATB200/AT2221) in ERT-switch nonambulatory patients with Pompe disease: preliminary results from the ATB200-02 trial
The combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves urinary symptoms and erectile function in men with enlarged prostates.
research 124 The Persistent Effects of 5α-reductase Inhibitors Used in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia on Men’s Health
Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause lasting sexual, physical, mental, and vascular health issues in men, even after stopping the medication.
research Intracavernous injection of platelet‐rich plasma reverses erectile dysfunction of chronic cavernous nerve degeneration through reduction of prostate hyperplasia evidence from an aging‐induced erectile dysfunction rat model
Platelet-rich plasma can improve erectile function in older individuals by reducing prostate enlargement.
research Male Sex Hormones in Andrology Today
Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.
research 311 Novel Penile Ultrasound Technique to Explain Mechanism of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in Young Patients using Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia
Ultrasound shows 96% of young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride have abnormal penile tissue.
research Penis Endocrinology
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
research The Mossman–Pacey Paradox
Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
research Erectile dysfunction: Is platelet-rich plasma the new frontier for treatment in patients with erectile dysfunction? A review of the existing evidence
Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for treating erectile dysfunction, but more research is needed.
research Abstracts from the current global literature: Finasteride and sexual dysfunction
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.
research 1194: The Long Term Effects of Doxazosin, Finasteride, and the Combination on Sexual Function in Men Participating in the MTOPS Study
Doxazosin and finasteride negatively affect sexual function in men with BPH.
research The adverse effects of commonly used medications on male fertility: a comprehensive review
Some common medications may harm male fertility by affecting hormones, sperm production, and sexual function.
research Gonadal Function in Men with Cushing Syndrome
Men with low testosterone or breast growth should be checked for Cushing syndrome.
research Platelet-rich Plasma for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
PRP is safe but not more effective than a placebo for treating mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.
research Finasteride, not tamsulosin, increases severity of erectile dysfunction and decreases testosterone levels in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction after Discontinuation of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Rats Depending on the Duration of Treatment
Long-term use of dutasteride can cause permanent erectile dysfunction in rats.
research (122) Erectile Hemodynamics Asessment In ED Patients With Self-Diagnosed Post-finasteride syndrome (PFS)
Men with self-diagnosed PFS-related ED have normal erectile hemodynamics.
research The Princeton III Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Erectile Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Disease
The Princeton III Consensus recommends assessing cardiovascular risk in men with erectile dysfunction and prioritizing heart health before treating ED, especially in those with potential heart disease.