May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most nonbald men's multi-hair follicles are naturally positioned perpendicular to a line from the scalp's crown, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
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January 2017 in “Fertility and Sterility” Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
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June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Finasteride may increase the risk of suicide or severe self-harm in men with mood disorders but not in the general population.
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June 1992 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
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October 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
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March 2000 in “PubMed” Hair loss significantly affects European men's self-esteem and concern about aging, with these feelings being common across four countries.
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January 2016 in “ARC Journal of Urology” Thermobalancing therapy is safe and effective for treating enlarged prostates.
August 2023 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” Hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) mildly to moderately affects men's quality of life but not significantly their mental health.
December 2022 in “Urology Herald” Hormonal status from androgen deprivation therapy may affect COVID-19 severity in men.
June 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” The study found no link between hair loss, stress, and smoking among men in Lahore.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term treatment with finasteride or combined therapy worsens sexual function in men with urinary issues.
June 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.
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October 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinical research and trials” Finasteride is effective and safe for long-term treatment of hair loss in Japanese men.
8 citations
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April 2004 in “The Journal of Urology” Doxazosin and finasteride negatively affect sexual function in men with BPH.
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January 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern hair loss affects about one-third of men aged 18-49 years in the United States.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Using Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company can save money on men's health medications compared to Medicare.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Social health” Finasteride lowers PSA levels and prostate size, requiring adjusted PSA interpretation for accurate cancer screening.
April 2016 in “Journal of Urology and Nephrology Open Access” Thermobalancing Therapy can treat enlarged prostate and improve men's quality of life.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops aimed to support weight loss with natural ingredients, but results varied.
47 citations
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January 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” COVID-19 might affect male fertility, but more research is needed to understand the full impact.
14 citations
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September 2018 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair loss greatly lowers perceived health in both genders, and hair transplant surgery notably improves this.
February 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The Li-Pa/Ca and Do/Ca chemotherapy regimens for serous ovarian cancer showed better short-term and long-term results than the Pa/Ca regimen.
January 2020 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause lasting sexual, physical, mental, and vascular health issues in men, even after stopping the medication.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
18 citations
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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.
April 2016 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Men are increasingly removing body hair for looks and cleanliness, and while hair loss can cause distress, it doesn't affect their self-esteem as much as it does in women.
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May 2001 in “Hypertension” Men generally have higher blood pressure than premenopausal women, but postmenopausal women's blood pressure can surpass men's, and hormone therapy doesn't significantly help.