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February 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride reduces corpus cavernosum weight but doesn't affect erectile response in rats.
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February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Ultrasound shows 96% of young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride have abnormal penile tissue.
LGF injections may improve early Peyronie's disease by reducing penile curvature and plaque size.
February 2025 in “International Urology and Nephrology” Peripheral treatments showed some improvement in sexual dysfunction, but central symptoms remain challenging.
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October 2022 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” Lower testosterone levels may increase heart failure risk in older men.
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March 1986 in “Clinical Cardiology” An adult with Kawasaki disease experienced temporary heart failure but recovered without lasting heart damage.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” A woman's heart failure improved after she added vitamins and changed her diet from only cheese chips and cake.
February 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” GnRH agonists can help manage recurrent priapism in sickle cell patients, but long-term safety is unclear.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Translational Research” The metoprolol-spironolactone combination improves heart function in patients with coronary heart disease and heart failure.
January 2025 in “Tesis Doctorals en Xarxa (Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya)” Erectile dysfunction is linked to hormone imbalances and vascular health, requiring personalized treatment approaches.
February 2024 in “Practical Diabetes” Spironolactone helps reduce hospital visits and death from heart issues, lowers blood pressure, but has unclear effects on heart failure with normal heart pump function and can cause high potassium and breast enlargement in men.
October 2022 in “Journal of advanced research in medicine” A woman with Sheehan syndrome improved with hormone treatment.
April 2021 in “The journal of heart and lung transplantation/The Journal of heart and lung transplantation” Untreated Sheehan's Syndrome caused severe heart failure in a woman, which improved with hormone and heart failure treatment.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Persistent ED in Propecia users is not due to abnormal blood flow.
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August 2020 in “REMUS - Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora” Erectile dysfunction is linked to marital issues in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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November 2013 in “Urologia Internationalis” Many men under 40 with erectile dysfunction have organic causes like vascular issues, medication side effects, or hormonal problems.
Certain medications, especially 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, are commonly linked to erectile dysfunction.
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August 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Treatments for urinary symptoms often cause ejaculatory problems.
May 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride treatment for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction.
February 2024 in “Urology” Certain medications, especially Paroxetine, Tamsulosin, and Finasteride, are linked to ejaculatory disorders.
April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Men may experience long-term sexual dysfunction after stopping Finasteride.
June 2018 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Finasteride can double the risk of sexual problems like ejaculation issues, low libido, and impotence.
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December 2008 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but the exact reasons are unclear.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Men with BPH should discuss potential sexual side effects with doctors before treatment, as some treatments can affect ejaculation.
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July 2003 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Age and other health issues affect erectile dysfunction more than finasteride or alpha-blockers.
April 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Treating hematospermia can improve sexual function and reduce anxiety.
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August 2025 in “Cureus” Erectile dysfunction in young men is caused by both mental and physical factors and needs a personalized treatment approach.
February 2017 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.
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August 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” Treatments for enlarged prostate can cause problems with ejaculation, and less invasive options might preserve sexual function better.
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