January 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The document suggests that finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, while prostate surgery does not harm sexual health.
June 2018 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Finasteride can double the risk of sexual problems like ejaculation issues, low libido, and impotence.
21 citations
,
December 2015 in “Development Growth & Differentiation” DHT is crucial for urethral formation, and its disruption can affect masculinization and lead to hypospadias.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.
3 citations
,
October 1995 in “Southern Medical Journal” Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.
April 2007 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces bleeding risk during prostate surgery.
34 citations
,
December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Men with BPH should discuss potential sexual side effects with doctors before treatment, as some treatments can affect ejaculation.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Low-dose finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk over time.
11 citations
,
August 2014 in “Current Urology Reports” Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.
24 citations
,
December 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
28 citations
,
May 1994 in “The Journal of Urology” Topical minoxidil not effective for erectile dysfunction treatment.
March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking medication for hair loss might cause sexual problems.
1 citations
,
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Low-dose finasteride can cause painful breast enlargement in men, which resolves after stopping the medication.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
15 citations
,
June 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
January 2003 in “Zhonghua shiyan waike zazhi” Androgen, especially DHT, is crucial for erectile function in rats by affecting specific brain neurons.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Young men taking finasteride for hair loss have a higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
93 citations
,
January 1996 in “Clinical Pharmacokinectics” Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.
35 citations
,
January 2002 in “Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology” Finasteride reduces prostate bleeding by affecting blood vessel growth.
14 citations
,
June 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”
122 citations
,
July 1990 in “Teratology” Finasteride exposure in pregnancy causes genital abnormalities in male rats.
24 citations
,
January 1996 in “The Prostate” Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for prostate enlargement, reducing prostate volume and related symptoms.
11 citations
,
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.
Finasteride significantly reduced sperm production and caused testicular atrophy in hamsters.
Finasteride treatment increased blood volume and reduced vessel leakiness in beagle prostates.
109 citations
,
April 2000 in “European Urology” Finasteride lowers risk of urinary issues and surgery by over 50% in 4 years.
39 citations
,
January 2012 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Finasteride may cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but they are reversible and affect less than 2% of men.
1 citations
,
August 2023 in “Andrology” Finasteride changes hormone levels and certain proteins in rats, but these effects can be reversed after stopping the drug.
20 citations
,
April 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride causes lasting fertility decrease in rats.
33 citations
,
January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may affect ejaculatory volume and requires careful consideration for young men.