November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride can cause serious physical, mental, and sexual side effects, even after stopping the treatment.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry” October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” EndoPump Male Enhancement lacks proven effectiveness and may pose health risks.
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April 2004 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride may help treat recurrent priapism in sickle cell anemia.
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March 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
July 2020 in “Vestnik urologii” The cause of post-finasteride syndrome is unclear and needs more research.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Phosphodiesterase inhibitors like tadalafil can reduce cell growth in BPH caused by CD8+ T cells in low androgen conditions.
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February 2019 in “Der Urologe” Medications for benign prostatic syndrome can cause cognitive issues and depression.
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January 2011 in “Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery” Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” PRP is safe but not more effective than a placebo for treating mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors help treat enlarged prostate but may cause sexual side effects.
May 1999 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Finasteride helps increase or maintain hair in most men but can cause sexual side effects and should not be used by women, especially during pregnancy.
January 2012 in “Земский врач” Finasteride helps improve treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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May 2007 in “PubMed” Early diagnosis and treatment of haemochromatosis are crucial for reversing organ damage and improving fertility.
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June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Low-intensity shock wave therapy is effective in treating erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Greater intimacy leads to better self-reported health in couples having infertility treatment.
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January 2010 in “Yearbook of Urology” January 2010 in “Yearbook of Urology” Long-term finasteride use may affect sperm structure and chromosomes.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” Blocking androgens at birth reduces sexual motivation in male rats.
October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively impact sexual function.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
January 2022 in “Galenika Medical Journal” Medications improve quality of life for men with lower urinary tract symptoms.
Minoxidil is better for female hair loss without hormonal issues, cyproterone acetate for those with; people with treated congenital heart disease have lower life quality; personality differs in types of infertility; oral terbinafine is best for toenail fungus; bladder training reduces incontinence; nurse clinics help with heart disease; weight loss improves body composition and liver disease; computer training cuts drug errors.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
April 2025 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term finasteride use may lower prostate cancer risk but increase the need for erectile dysfunction medication.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride improves urinary symptoms and quality of life in BPH patients, especially with larger prostate size.