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Using finasteride may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
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300-330 / 1000+ resultsresearch Mitigating Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Ameliorating Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being in Older Men
Improving prostate and urinary health can enhance sexual function and mental well-being in older men.
research Fluoxetine
Finasteride caused breast enlargement in two men, which improved after stopping the medication.
research A randomized double blind study of the effect of finasteride on hair growth in male patients of androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride helps hair growth in men but can cause side effects like decreased libido.
research 174 Changes in urine androgen and PG levels during finasteride treatment
Finasteride treatment lowers urine androgen and prostaglandin levels, making them potential markers for effectiveness.
research Side Effects of 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
research Long-Term Effectiveness of Finasteride for BPH
Finasteride effectively reduces the need for surgery and urinary issues in men with BPH over the long term.
research The effect of 5-α reductase inhibitor on Th1, Th2, and Th17 cell-related inflammatory response in BPH
Finasteride reduces some inflammation in BPH but not all.
research Treatment of refractory hematospermia with Finasteride: A prospective placebo-controlled study
Finasteride effectively treats hematospermia in 3 months without side effects.
research Possible mechanisms of miniaturization during androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss
Hair loss occurs due to fewer papillary cells, smaller follicles, and shorter growth phases.
research Topical Minoxidil 5% Induced Male Sexual Dysfunction
Topical minoxidil 5% can cause erectile dysfunction and decreased libido.
research The Risk of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer With Long-Term, Low Dose Finasteride Use in Adult Men with Nonscarring Alopecia: A Propensity-Matched Observational Study
Long-term, low-dose finasteride may reduce the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
research Long-term oral exposure to finasteride and different doses of minoxidil induces testicular and epididymal alterations in adult Balb/c mice
Long-term use of finasteride and minoxidil may harm male reproductive health in mice.
research COMPARISON OF FINASTERIDE AND ALPHA‐BLOCKERS AS INDEPENDENT RISK FACTORS FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Age and other health issues affect erectile dysfunction more than finasteride or alpha-blockers.
research Propecia-induced spermatogenic failure: a report of two cases
Stopping finasteride improved sperm counts in two men, reducing the need for fertility treatments.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Erectile Dysfunction: The Connection
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but the exact reasons are unclear.
research Sexual side effects of 5-α-reductase inhibitors finasteride and dutasteride: A comprehensive review
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual problems like impotence and low libido.
research Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
research IMPACT OF LOW DOSE FINASTERIDE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA ON SERUM PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) LEVELS IN MEN PARTICIPATED IN POPULATION-BASED SCREENING FOR PROSTATE CANCER
Low dose finasteride causes only minor changes in PSA levels in men over 50 with BPH.
research Diagnosis Of Occult Asthma By Methacholine Bronchoprovocation Test
Finasteride effectively prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Efficacy and tolerability of finasteride 1 mg in men aged 41 to 60 years with male pattern hair loss.
Finasteride 1 mg significantly improves hair growth in men aged 41 to 60 with male pattern hair loss.
research 1194: The Long Term Effects of Doxazosin, Finasteride, and the Combination on Sexual Function in Men Participating in the MTOPS Study
Doxazosin and finasteride negatively affect sexual function in men with BPH.
research C19and C215β/5αMetabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency*
Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
research Editorial Comment
Finasteride significantly reduces prostate cancer risk.
research 1407 ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA, PROSTATE VOLUME AND URINARY SYMPTOMS. IS THERE A RELATIONSHIP? A CASE-CONTROL STUDY
Hair loss, prostate size, and urinary issues are related due to androgen effects.
research Keloids in male genitalia—Systematic review and illustrative case report
Keloids on the penis are rare, often triggered by circumcision, and rarely recur after surgery.
research Change in Prostate Specific Antigen Concentration in Men with Prostate Specific Antigen Less than 2.5 ng/ml Taking Low Dose Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-dose finasteride and dutasteride reduce PSA levels by 27.8% in men with male androgenetic alopecia.
research Disproportional signal of sexual dysfunction reports associated with finasteride use in young men with androgenetic alopecia: A pharmacovigilance analysis of VigiBase
Finasteride use in young men with hair loss is linked to sexual dysfunction.
research Effects of androgen deprivation on chronic bacterial prostatitis in a rat model
Finasteride and levofloxacin effectively reduce chronic bacterial prostatitis severity.
research SAT-279 The Effect of Chronic 5-alpha Reductase Inhibition on Clinically Apparent and Silent Cardiovascular Events
Finasteride lowers cholesterol but doesn't reduce heart-related events.