July 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health” 5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.
5α-reductase inhibitors help treat prostate enlargement and hair loss but may cause side effects, requiring careful use.
January 2025 in “HORMONES” Gender-affirming hormone treatments need better patient-focused outcome measurements and standardized data collection.
January 2025 in “Digital Commons - Gardner-Webb University (Gardner–Webb University)” Abusing anabolic steroids can cause serious health problems despite short-term muscle gains.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Post-finasteride syndrome can cause lasting sexual, physical, and mental health issues with limited treatment options.
August 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
July 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Anabolic-androgenic steroids harm male hormone levels, sperm, metabolism, and can cause acne, hair loss, and breast growth.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” PCOS is a major health issue affecting multiple hormone-producing organs.
November 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Certain ESR1 gene variations may affect hormone levels and fat distribution in women with high male hormone levels.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking Oncostatin M's role in the JAK-STAT pathway can stimulate hair growth in mice.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
January 2016 in “The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine” Doxazosin may cause breast enlargement and pain in men.
May 2015 in “Endocrinología y nutrición” The conclusion is that adult males with muscle weakness and hormonal imbalances should be tested for Kennedy's disease.
January 2014 in “Международный журнал прикладных и фундаментальных исследований” Finasteride can cause rare side effects like breast enlargement in men.
November 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New skin lesions on the scrotum or vulva in patients with a history of internal cancer could indicate rare skin metastasis.
January 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus” Cushing syndrome often causes low testosterone and sexual issues in men.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” The document concludes that accurately identifying leukemia types is crucial, and the risks of cancer from finasteride need careful evaluation against its benefits.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
August 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride caused breast enlargement in two men, which improved after stopping the medication.
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June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” The document covers various male health issues, their causes, treatments, and related conditions.
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
August 2004 in “Medisch-Farmaceutische Mededelingen” Long-term use of finasteride may cause breast cancer in men.
Finasteride may cause breast enlargement in some men.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.
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.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced sexual dysfunction, depression, breast growth, and skin discoloration after taking finasteride for hair loss.
April 2007 in “9th European Congress of Endocrinology” Finasteride, a hair loss medication, was found to be safe and effective in improving hair quality and stopping hair loss in men with early-onset baldness.
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November 2015 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” A man with X-ALD improved after treatment, highlighting the need to consider X-ALD in similar patients and test their relatives.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy can help manage PCOS symptoms and improve quality of life.
March 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal/Middle East Fertility Society Journal ” PCOS patients have more central body fat, which can be effectively measured using DEXA.