research Case report: a study of the clinical characteristics and genetic variants of post-finasteride syndrome patients
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mental health issues, and genetic screening could help prevent them.
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180-210 / 1000+ resultsresearch Adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors: What do we know, don’t know, and need to know?
5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
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.
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 Is the Safety of Finasteride Correlated With Its Route of Administration: Topical Versus Oral? A Pharmacovigilance Study With Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
research Mitigating Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Ameliorating Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being in Older Men
Improving prostate and urinary health can enhance sexual function and mental well-being in older men.
research The post-finasteride syndrome: possible etiological mechanisms and symptoms
Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, mental, and physical issues, needing more research for solutions.
research Why Odds Ratios Can Be Tricky Statistics
Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.
research Endocrinology
The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
research Trazodone and chlorpromazine a proposal treatment for syndrome post-finasteride and syndrome of post-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (post-SSRI)
Trazodone and chlorpromazine may help treat sexual dysfunction caused by finasteride and SSRIs.
research Incomplete Recovery of Erectile Function in Rat after Discontinuation of Dual 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy
Rats had lasting erectile problems after stopping a certain medication.
research Organic and Psychogenic Causes of Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men
Young men's sexual dysfunction often has physical causes, which can lead to stress and worsen the problem.
research Finasteride and male fertility
Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
research Post-Finasteride Adverse Effects in Male Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report of Vitiligo
Finasteride may cause vitiligo, sexual issues, and depression; better treatments and predicting side effects needed.
research Long-term Oral Administration of 5α-reductase Inhibitor Attenuates Erectile Function by Inhibiting Autophagy and Promoting Apoptosis of Smooth Muscle Cells in Corpus Cavernosum of Aged Rats
Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
research Female sexuality and common sexual dysfunctions: evaluation and management in a primary care setting
Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.
research Connexin 43 expression in the testes during postnatal development of finasteride-treated male rat offspring
Finasteride treatment changes Cx43 in rat testes, possibly causing fertility issues.
research Sexual Adverse Effects of Finasterid 1mg for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Men
Finasterid 1mg, used for male hair loss, can cause sexual problems in some men, which can last for several months even after stopping the medication.
research The Effects of Oral 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Penile Intracavernosal Pressures and Penile Morphology in Rat Model.
Oral finasteride and dutasteride may negatively affect erectile function in rats.
research Health Issues Unique to the Aging Man
Aging men face unique health issues like erectile dysfunction, prostate problems, and baldness.
research Early onset and novel features in a spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy patient with a 68 CAG repeat
A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.
research Evaluation of sexual function in subjects taking finasteride for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride doesn't reduce sexual function in people with hair loss.
research Clinical review of ejaculatory dysfunction
The review suggests new ways to classify ejaculation problems and recommends different treatments based on the type of issue.
research Nonsurgical Therapy for Hair Loss
Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
research Anterolateral leg alopecia: Common but commonly ignored
Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
research Menopause in Women, Andropause in Men: Myth, Reality, and Management
Menopause is a clear hormonal transition in women, while men experience a gradual testosterone decline, with some needing lifestyle changes and targeted therapy.
research Sexual Dysfunction in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Hair loss in alopecia areata can negatively affect sexual quality of life.
research 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: New evidences on benefits and harms beyond benign prostatic hyperplasia
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.
research The Impact of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Erectile Function: Friend or Foe?
The effect of GLP-1 RAs on erectile function is unclear and needs more research.
research Oral Minoxidil Therapy in Hair Loss: Where Do We Stand?
Oral minoxidil is effective for various hair loss types and may improve male sexual function, but aspirin can reduce its effectiveness.