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July 2016 in “PubMed” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.
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April 2019 in “BMJ. British medical journal” Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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February 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” 5α-reductase inhibitors may reduce male fertility and could be used for male contraception.
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May 2004 in “British Journal of Urology” Dual therapy with specific medications can help manage male urinary symptoms and reduce side effects.
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride 1mg linked to diverse symptoms; other treatments improve erectile function in rats.
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January 2004 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
The document suggests that drugs for prostate issues might cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical health problems due to blood vessel damage in the penis.
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October 2011 in “QJM” The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.
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June 2002 in “Steroids” 4-azasteroids, including finasteride, can inhibit 5α-reductase, helping treat conditions like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
May 2023 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Men with self-diagnosed PFS-related ED have normal erectile hemodynamics.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Low-intensity shock wave therapy is effective in treating erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients.
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July 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dermatologists should address erectile dysfunction in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
October 2006 in “Aging Health” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.
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April 2008 in “The Cochrane library” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
November 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” 5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.
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April 1995 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
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July 2011 in “The journal of clinical hypertension” Hydralazine and minoxidil are blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels, with potential side effects like rapid heartbeat and fluid retention, and are used for severe or pregnancy-related hypertension.
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August 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
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August 2013 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers created a skin patch that delivers two drugs for treating enlarged prostate, which may improve patient use and dosage control.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Low-dose finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk over time.
April 2017 in “Austin Journal of Cancer and Clinical Research” 5α-reductase inhibitors like Finasteride and Dutasteride may help manage prostate cancer by blocking testosterone conversion.
November 2011 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” 5ARIs effectively treat and manage BPH by reducing prostate size and symptoms.
Canadian lawsuits involving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are related to persistent erectile dysfunction side effects, with no judgments against companies yet.
12 citations
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April 2020 in “Medical hypotheses” Men on 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors might have worse COVID-19 outcomes.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Compounds 15, 20, and 25 are strong inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase type 2.
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October 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.
October 2015 in “Prostate Cancer” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce prostate cancer risk, but finasteride may increase higher-grade cancer risk.