research Effects of Castration on BPH
Castration significantly reduces prostate size and BPH symptoms.
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research Repeated finasteride administration promotes synaptic plasticity and produces antidepressant‐ and anxiolytic‐like effects in female rats
Finasteride may reduce depression and anxiety in female rats and improve brain connectivity.
research Emotional Consequences of Finasteride: Fool’s Gold
Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
research Finasteride-associated male infertility
Finasteride may worsen infertility in men with existing issues, but stopping it can improve sperm health.
research Depression risk of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: A systematic review and meta-analysis with a focus on comparator groups
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase depression risk by 31%, but results vary based on comparison groups.
research Risks Associated with 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use: Analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions Reported to EudraVigilance
5α-Reductase inhibitors, like finasteride, can cause serious, persistent side effects not always listed in official drug information.
research Endocrine correlates of male breast cancer risk: a case-control study in Athens, Greece
Reduced sexual drive may be linked to male breast cancer, while anti-estrogenic factors might lower the risk.
research Finasteride reduces the preventive effect of uroselective α1A-blockers against cancellous bone disorders induced by androgen deficiency in rats
Finasteride weakens the bone-protective effects of certain blockers in low androgen conditions.
research Estrogen-Androgen Imbalance in Patients with Hirsutism and Amenorrhea
Low estrogen and high testosterone may cause excessive hair growth in women.
research PROSPECTIVE EVALUATION ON SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION PERSISTENCE, WORSENING OR IMPROVEMENT IN BPH PATIENTS AFTER FINASTERIDE OR DUTASTERIDE TREATMENT
Finasteride and dutasteride can affect sexual function in BPH patients.
research Dutasteride Improves Nocturia but Does Not Lead to Better Sleep: Results from the REDUCE Clinical Trial
Dutasteride can reduce night-time urination but it doesn't improve sleep quality.
research Finasteride/tamsulosin
Man stopped medications due to sexual side effects, found relief with prostatic artery embolisation.
research Tamoxifen for flutamide/finasteride-induced gynecomastia
Tamoxifen effectively treats gynecomastia without causing impotence.
research Treatment of Tourette’s Syndrome With Finasteride
Finasteride may effectively reduce Tourette's syndrome symptoms and improve life quality.
research Comparison of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and a low dose oral contraceptive given alone or together in the treatment of hirsutism.
Combining a GnRH agonist with a low-dose oral contraceptive is more effective and safer for treating hirsutism than using either alone.
research Differential Association Between Cumulative Dose of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Mortality
Higher doses of 5α-reductase inhibitors reduce mortality risk, while lower doses increase suicide risk.
research Dermatological Changes during Menopause and HRT: What to Expect?
Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.
research A Risk-Benefit Assessment of Treatment with Finasteride in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride helps reduce prostate size and symptoms in BPH but is less effective than terazosin and works best for larger prostates.
research Non-Steroidal Modulation of the 5-Alpha Reductase Axis: A Dual Therapeutic Strategy for Prostatic Chemoprevention and Androgenetic Alopecia
LX-38 is a safer drug option for hair loss and prostate issues without hormonal side effects.
research Commentary on article on clinical efficacy of oral finasteride by Won, Lew, and Sim
Finasteride at 2.5mg/day may help postmenopausal women with hair loss.
research 174 Changes in urine androgen and PG levels during finasteride treatment
Finasteride treatment lowers urine androgen and prostaglandin levels, making them potential markers for effectiveness.
research Analysis of the finasteride treatment and its withdrawal in the rat hypothalamus and hippocampus at whole-transcriptome level
Finasteride treatment in rats changed the expression of genes related to psychiatric and neurological functions, and these changes persisted after stopping the drug.
research Prostatic irradiation-induced sexual dysfunction: A review and multidisciplinary guide to management in the radical radiotherapy era (Part III on Psychosexual Therapy and the Masculine Self-Esteem)
Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
research Proxalutamide Improves Inflammatory, Immunologic, and Thrombogenic Markers in Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19 Males and Females: an Exploratory Analysis of a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Early Antiandrogen Therapy (EAT) with Proxalutamide (The EAT-Proxa Biochemical AndroCoV-Trial)
Proxalutamide improved blood markers related to inflammation, immune response, and clotting in COVID-19 patients, potentially reducing hospitalizations.
research The Possible Role of Prescribing Medications, Including Central Nervous System Drugs, in Contributing to Male-Factor Infertility (MFI): Assessment of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pharmacovigilance Database
Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
research Benign prostatic hyperplasia and male lower urinary symptoms: A guide for family physicians
Family doctors can manage older men with urinary symptoms using exams, tests, and medications.
research Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Dyslipidemia in Male Patients: Evidence From a Hospital-Based Study
Men with hair loss often have abnormal cholesterol levels, so early screening is advised.
research Oral finasteride use and sexual adverse events: signal detection from disproportionality analyses of data from the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Oral finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than expected, possibly due to negative publicity and reporting bias.
research Androgens and Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction—Findings From the Fourth International Consultation of Sexual Medicine
Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.
research Histological and Gene Expression Analysis of the Effects of Menopause Status and Hormone Therapy on the Vaginal Introitus and Labia Majora
Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.