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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Oral minoxidil may cause priapism, especially in people with certain health conditions.
January 2003 in “Zhonghua shiyan waike zazhi” Androgen, especially DHT, is crucial for erectile function in rats by affecting specific brain neurons.
April 2008 in “Sexologies” Knowing about potential side effects can make them more likely to happen.
September 2014 in “PubMed Central” BPH treatments can cause sexual side effects affecting quality of life.
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November 2012 in “PubMed” 5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.
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August 2020 in “REMUS - Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora” Erectile dysfunction is linked to marital issues in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.
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February 1996 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Finasteride linked to skin inflammation.
November 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause lasting erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression in some patients.
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June 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride caused blisters on hands and feet.
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August 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” Treatments for enlarged prostate can cause problems with ejaculation, and less invasive options might preserve sexual function better.
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.
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November 2021 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
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April 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Finasteride effectively reduces symptoms of male chronic pelvic pain syndrome with few side effects.
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April 2023 in “World Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces some inflammation in BPH but not all.
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October 2021 in “Asian Journal of Andrology” Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.
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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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February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
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September 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause skin irritation like eczema and rash in some users.