February 2026 in “Andrology” Post-orchidectomy semen has better DNA integrity for fertility treatments.
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July 2010 in “PubMed”
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April 2015 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.
September 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” Clomiphene testing can help find ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women.
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January 2007 in “Archives of Iranian Medicine” Polycystic ovary syndrome is the main cause of hirsutism in premenopausal Iranian women.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Low-dose finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk over time.
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January 2023 in “International journal of urology” Low zinc levels are linked to low testosterone but not to sexual problems.
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.
October 2021 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, has unaddressed sexual side effects due to the manufacturer's inadequate safety measures and lack of additional studies.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Family members of North Indian women with PCOS have a high rate of metabolic syndrome.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Flibanserin's effectiveness for low sexual desire in premenopausal women may vary based on hormone levels, with normal hormone levels showing better responses.
Plant compounds may help manage PCOS, endometriosis, and menstrual issues.
Early diagnosis of imperforate hymen is crucial to prevent complications.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Thorough evaluation is crucial for postmenopausal women with virilization to detect rare ovarian tumors.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Pregnant women should avoid handling crushed finasteride tablets, but exposure through a male partner's semen is minimal.
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June 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.
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January 2020 in “in Vivo” Testosterone changes important cell communication proteins in pregnant rats' uteruses, which might affect pregnancy success.
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October 2000 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride daily doesn't affect sperm production or semen in young men.
January 2026 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Letrozole with lifestyle changes improves fertility in women with PCOS.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) (En línea)” Men with Type 2 Diabetes have lower DHT levels, which may affect fertility and lipid profiles.
More research is needed to confirm if vitamin D helps improve pregnancy rates in women with hyperandrogenic PCOS.
February 2026 in “Journal of Psychosexual Health” Finasteride can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction even after stopping the drug.
December 2025 in “Lviv clinical bulletin” PRP therapy may help with ovarian issues and fertility, but more research is needed.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Platelet-rich plasma infusion improved pregnancy outcomes for women with thin endometrium.
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June 1999 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” Oral contraceptives are effective for treating hyperandrogenism, while ovarian electrocautery is better for women with infertility.
December 2019 in “Orvostudományi Értesítö” Lifestyle changes, medications, and fertility treatments can improve PCOS symptoms and prevent complications.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride is risky during pregnancy, but the chance of harm from a male partner taking it is low if handled safely.
October 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Menstrual cycles can be irregular for women of childbearing age.
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October 2003 in “Birth Defects Research” Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.