Blocking 5α-reductase can reduce sleep deprivation-related behavioral issues in rats.
Tadalafil may reduce the risk of major heart events and blood clots in men with urinary symptoms.
3 citations
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June 1996 in “PubMed” Finasteride may help reduce male hair loss and excessive hair growth by lowering DHT levels.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.
70 citations
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March 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America” The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
May 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Post-finasteride syndrome may be linked to pre-existing psychological issues, not just the drug.
1 citations
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December 1971 in “PubMed” December 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” January 2012 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” January 2012 in “Medical Journal of Babylon”
August 2025 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” Skin issues might be linked to infertility.
June 2026 in “World Journal of Urology” Long-term finasteride use may lead to earlier use of ED medication and lower prostate cancer diagnosis rates.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
24 citations
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June 2011 in “Andrologia” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat enlarged prostate in rats.
September 2011 in “Urology” Biofeedback treatment for dysfunctional voiding in adults showed no symptom improvement.
January 2009 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” January 2022 in “Voennaâ medicina” A new method for treating male pattern baldness in men with a low chance of improvement was discussed.
February 2025 in “Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research” April 2023 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)”
January 2019 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” Current treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms include α1-blockers, 5ARIs, PDE5 inhibitors, anticholinergic agents, and β3-adrenergic receptor agonists.
2 citations
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March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” 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.
27 citations
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June 2013 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” Finasteride use may lead to less alcohol consumption in men with lasting sexual side effects.
June 2010 in “Urology times” Finasteride causes fewer sexual side effects than dutasteride in men with BPH.
3 citations
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October 1993 in “Endocrinology” 10 citations
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January 1997 in “The journal of sex research/The Journal of sex research” Testosterone replacement therapy significantly improved sexual interest and function in HIV+ men.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
October 2004 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” Impulsiveness is common across various psychiatric disorders and linked to many psychological symptoms.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Finasteride and dutasteride may help prevent hair loss but could cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and psychological issues.
26 citations
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December 2023 in “Prostate International” Medications for BPH can have significant side effects, so understanding these risks is important for treatment decisions.
March 2024 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Finasteride's negative effects on brain tissue in male rats may be reversible after stopping the drug.