research Adverse Effects and Safety of 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors (Finasteride, Dutasteride): A Systematic Review.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.
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research Finasteride Treatment of Hair Loss in Women
Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.
research Safety and Tolerability of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
research Adverse Sexual Effects of Treatment with Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
research Oral Finasteride Presents With Sexual-Unrelated Withdrawal in Long-Term Treated Androgenic Alopecia in Men.
Most men stopped using the hair loss treatment not because of sexual side effects, but because they didn't see positive results.
research 5‐Alpha reductase inhibitor related litigation: A legal database review
Most legal cases about 5α-reductase inhibitors, drugs for hair loss and prostate issues, complain about side effects and delayed cancer diagnosis, with most lawsuits settled out of court.
research Topical Minoxidil 5% Induced Male Sexual Dysfunction
Topical minoxidil 5% can cause erectile dysfunction and decreased libido.
research Pharmacological benefits of plant extract of Peperomia pellucida growing wild in Suburb of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
Peperomia pellucida extract promotes hair growth, boosts male libido and fertility, and protects kidney cells.
research Wider clinical applications of fumaric acid esters: A useful option in psoriasis patients with multiple sclerosis
Finasteride for hair loss in young men may significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Testosterone Therapy in Women: A Literature Review of Clinical Indications, Dosing, Routes of Administration, and Safety
Testosterone therapy can safely and effectively treat symptoms like low libido and fatigue in women, especially after menopause.
research Evaluating the safety profile of α-1 blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and PDE5I for BPH: a disproportionality analysis of real-world adverse events based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
PDE5 inhibitors cause earlier adverse events in BPH treatment, requiring careful monitoring.
research Self-Referred Late-Onset Hypogonadism Hypothesis and Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Major Depressive Disorder Under Polypharmacy: A Case Report
Testosterone therapy had limited benefits for a man with depression and suspected low testosterone, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and treatment planning.
research Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunctions in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have more sexual dysfunctions.
research Risk associated with the use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors with minoxidil in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia – literature review
The combination of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil is generally safe for treating male hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Multidimensional assessment of adverse events of finasteride:a real-world pharmacovigilance analysis based on FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) from 2004 to April 2024
Finasteride has various adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, which vary by age and gender.
research Role of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss in men who don't respond to finasteride.
research Comparative effects of finasteride and minoxidil on the male reproductive organs: A systematic review of in vitro and in vivo evidence
Finasteride is more harmful to male reproductive health than minoxidil.
research Beliefs and counseling practices among dermatologists regarding sexual and other adverse effects of finasteride
Many dermatologists believe finasteride can cause sexual side effects and counsel patients about them.
research Pharmacological benefits of plant extract of Peperomia pellucida growing wild in Suburb of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
Peperomia pellucida plant extract helps with hair growth, male libido, fertility recovery, and kidney cell protection.
research An Adult With Hair Loss! a Rare Case of Non-Classical 3β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (3β HSD) Deficiency
A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.
research Effect of 5α-reductase inhibitors on sexual function: New contributions
5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
research Treatment of actinic cheilitis with ingenol mebutate gel: Experience in four patients
Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Finasteride in The Treatment of Female Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride may help postmenopausal women with hair loss but is not effective for all and should be used cautiously in premenopausal women.
research Gonadal Function in Men with Cushing Syndrome
Cushing syndrome often causes low testosterone and sexual issues in men.
research Associations between semen quality and lower urinary tract symptoms in ageing male
The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
research Long-term treatment with finasteride: sexual adverse events and fracture rates
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects like decreased libido and erectile dysfunction.
research News in brief
A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
research First reboxetine trial results reported
Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.
research Effect of the frequency of injection on the clinical responses of postmenopausal women to testosterone enanthate with estradiol valerate
Injecting 2 ml of TEEV every 4 weeks is better because it has the same benefits but fewer side effects.
research CONSULTING “DR. GOOGLE” FOR FINASTERIDE SEXUAL SIDE EFFECTS: A CONTEMPORARY WORLDWIDE TRENDS ANALYSIS
Public interest in finasteride's sexual side effects has significantly increased, highlighting the need for better patient discussions.