2 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Finasteride may be linked to Peyronie’s disease, but more research is needed.
October 2021 in “European urology open science” 
PRP injections with tadalafil and stretching safely improved Peyronie's symptoms but didn't significantly change curvature long-term.
LGF injections may improve early Peyronie's disease by reducing penile curvature and plaque size.
January 2026 in “Andrology” PRP injections are safe but don't significantly improve Peyronie's Disease.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.
July 2021 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Using platelet-rich plasma with primary repair improves healing in penile fractures.
January 2023 in “The Annals of african surgery” Hormone treatment before hypospadias surgery can increase penis size and reduce surgery complications.
176 citations
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June 2017 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.
4 citations
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December 2014 in “PubMed” Pre-operative hormone treatment for hypospadias surgery might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm.
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride for hair loss doesn't harm erectile function; weight loss and exercise improve it.
17 citations
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March 2006 in “BJU international” Using buccal mucosa for hypospadias repair in children is effective and reduces complications.
September 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Micro-CT helps identify suitable areas for surgical procedures based on blood vessel distribution in hypospadias-affected rats.
112 citations
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
54 citations
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May 2018 in “International journal of risk & safety in medicine” Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
21 citations
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July 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The 2018 update to the ED care model added a new severity score and stressed a detailed evaluation of both physical and psychological aspects.
11 citations
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June 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Stromal Vascular Fraction might help with male sexual dysfunction, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
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December 2016 in “Sexual medicine reviews” The document concludes that better research methods are needed in men's sexual health to provide stronger evidence and improve patient care.
2 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Surgery” Flutamide-induced hypospadias in rats slows down early wound healing.
Finasteride can cause long-term side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The junction of the inner and outer prepuce with good blood flow is best for vascular pedicle flaps.
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.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 
277 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
103 citations
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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.
58 citations
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March 2013 in “Human Reproduction Update” Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
35 citations
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June 2018 in “Urology” The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
19 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Urology” In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.
15 citations
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March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.