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July 2001 in “BJUI” Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
February 2026 in “European journal of medical research” Combining α-blockers with 5α-reductase inhibitors improves symptoms and outcomes for severe benign prostatic hyperplasia.
223 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
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5-ARI therapy may help prevent prostate cancer progression.
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November 2012 in “Current opinion in urology” Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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17 citations
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June 1996 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
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Canadian lawsuits involving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are related to persistent erectile dysfunction side effects, with no judgments against companies yet.
LGF injections may improve early Peyronie's disease by reducing penile curvature and plaque size.
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June 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
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October 2010 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” New hybrid compound found to effectively prevent hair loss.
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