research Controversies in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: The history of finasteride
Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
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research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men’s Health
Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
research Testosterone in Women: Measurement and Therapeutic Use
Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
research The prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph)
A vaccine may prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
research Nocebo effect in Dermatology
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
research Premature androgenic alopecia and insulin resistance. Male equivalent of polycystic ovary syndrome?
Some men with early hair loss may have similar hormonal changes to women with Polycystic ovary syndrome, and could be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
research Age-Related Differences for Male-to-Female Transgender Patients Undergoing Gender-Affirming Surgery
Younger transgender women have surgery earlier, are mostly attracted to men, and show more preoperative depression that improves after surgery compared to older transgender women.
research Distinct Transcriptional Profiles of the Female, Male, and Finasteride-Induced Feminized Male Anogenital Region in Rat Fetuses
Finasteride exposure affects gene expression and anogenital distance in male rat fetuses.
research The tendency towards the development of psychosexual disorders in androgenetic alopecia according to the different stages of hair loss: a cross-sectional study
More hair loss leads to higher risk of psychosexual disorders, especially in women.
research A Gender Hypothesis of sex disparities in adverse drug events
Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.
research Shock Wave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction: Marketing and Practice Trends in Major Metropolitan Areas in the United States
Patients should consult urologists for evidence-based erectile dysfunction treatments.
research The Post-finasteride Syndrome: Clinical Manifestation of Drug-Induced Epigenetics Due to Endocrine Disruption
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
research Efectos adversos de finasteride: mitos y realidades. Una revisión actualizada
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction, sperm changes, and affect bone density and metabolism.
research Comparison of Different Alpha-blocker Combinations in Male Hypertensives with Refractory Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
The doxazosin plus tamsulosin combination improved symptoms effectively with fewer side effects.
research Risk of Depression Associated With Finasteride Treatment
Finasteride may increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
research Penile vascular abnormalities in young men with persistent side effects after finasteride use for the treatment of androgenic alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
research Drug Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: First Italian Questionnaire Survey on What Dermatologists Think about Finasteride
Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.
research 5α-reductase Inhibitors: Finasteride and Dutasteride in Feminising Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride have limited use in feminising therapy and are not recommended for routine use.
research Transmasculine Hormone Therapy
Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
research The postfinasteride syndrome; an overview
Finasteride can cause side effects, some lasting after treatment ends, and may lead to severe depression or suicidal thoughts.
research Are bald men more virile than their well thatched contemporaries?
Bald men are not more virile and may have fewer sexual partners.
research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
research Ongoing Concerns Regarding Finasteride for the Treatment of Male-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride may cause side effects; more research needed.
research Efficacy of Intralesional and Oral Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Oral dutasteride works better for hair loss, but has more sexual side effects; intralesional dutasteride is a possible alternative.
research [Hormonal profile in men with premature androgenic alopecia].
Early balding in men might be a male hormonal equivalent of polycystic ovaries syndrome in women.
research British Menopause Society Tools for Clinicians: Testosterone replacement in menopause.
Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
research RETIRED: Managing Menopause Chapter 8 Sexuality and Menopause
Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
research The Men’s Training Cup Keep Training: a masturbation aid improves intravaginal ejaculatory latency time and Erection Hardness Score in patients who are unable to delay ejaculation
The Men's Training Cup Keep Training masturbation aid may help delay ejaculation and improve erectile function.
research The Mossman–Pacey Paradox
Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.