research Androgenetic alopecia: effects of oral finasteride on hormone profile, reproduction and sexual function
Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.
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research Sexual Problems of Men With Androgenic Alopecia Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
research Persistent sexual dysfunction and depression in finasteride users for male pattern hair loss: a serious concern or red herring?
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
research Effects of testosterone replacement therapy on sexual interest, function, and behavior in HIV+ men
Testosterone replacement therapy significantly improved sexual interest and function in HIV+ men.
research Exposure to non-persistent pesticides and sexual maturation of Spanish adolescent males
Certain pesticides may delay sexual maturity in teenage boys.
research Sexual dimorphism following in vitro ischemia in the response to neurosteroids and mechanisms of injury
Male tissue has more cell death than female tissue after ischemia, and some neurosteroids only protect female cells.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride: Could They Be Permanent?
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual side effects, but more research is needed.
research Sexual, physical, and overall adverse effects in patients treated with 5α-reductase inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.
research HPA Axis Variation and ACEs; Childhood Sexual Trauma is Associated with Lower Hair Cortisol in Adulthood
Childhood sexual trauma, especially between ages 5-7, is linked to lower cortisol levels in adult hair, suggesting long-term stress response changes.
research Sexual desire in a sample of married Egyptian women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Married Egyptian women with PCOS have lower sexual desire compared to those without PCOS.
research Sexual Medicine Reviews—The Premiere Review Journal for the Field of Sexual Medicine
Current treatments for recurrent ischemic priapism are not well-defined and need more research.
research Sexual difference, identification and object choice in individuals with sex differentiation disorders
Gender identity doesn't determine who people are attracted to or their sexual practices.
research Finasteride. dutasteride risk of suicide and sexual dysfunction
Finasteride and dutasteride may increase the risk of suicide and sexual dysfunction.
research Psychological Well-Being and Sexual Functioning Before and After Hair Transplantation: A Longitudinal Clinical Study of 40 Patients at Vera Clinic
Hair transplantation greatly boosts self-esteem, relationship satisfaction, and sexual functioning.
research Health consequences of anabolic steroids: a sexual-medicine perspective
Anabolic steroid abuse can cause sexual, fertility, and health problems.
research Sexual dimorphism of COVID-19 inspires drug repositioning and host-targeting immunotherapy for viral pneumonia
Balancing testosterone may reduce COVID-19 severity.
research An (Ir)reversible Affection of the Sexual Sphere: A Case Report
Finasteride can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction even after stopping the drug.
research Finasteride- versus dutasteride-related sexual AEs
Both finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual side effects, but they may differ in frequency and severity.
research Oral finasteride use and sexual adverse events: signal detection from disproportionality analyses of data from the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Oral finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than expected, possibly due to negative publicity and reporting bias.
research Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunctions in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have more sexual dysfunctions.
research Psychiatric and sexual dysfunction warnings strengthened for finasteride and dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride now have stronger warnings for psychiatric and sexual side effects.
research 0885 The androgen-THY1 axis mediates sexual dimorphism in dermal adipogenesis and fibrosis
Androgens reduce THY1 in skin cells, leading to less fat, more fibrosis, and worse healing in males.
research Sexual transmission of a new emerging dermatophyte: T. Mentagrophytes genotype VII
Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII is a sexually transmitted fungus causing skin issues, mainly among men who have sex with men in Europe, and requires quick treatment.
research Sexual dysfunction with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor therapy for androgenetic alopecia: a global propensity score matched retrospective cohort study
Taking medication for hair loss might cause sexual problems.
research 175 Reinventing the Selfie: Telemedicine in a Tertiary Referral Sexual Medicine Practice
Telemedicine is effective for sexual medicine consultations.
research Effect of 5α-reductase inhibitors on sexual function: New contributions
5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
research Comments concerning the real risk of sexual adverse events secondary to the use of 5-ARIs
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
research Sexual effects data lacking on 5-ARI for hair loss
There's not enough data on finasteride's sexual side effects.
research Association of 5-α reductase inhibitors and sexual dysfunction: A RADAR report
Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
research Former finasteride users with sexual side effects at increased risk for depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts
Men with sexual side effects from finasteride may face higher risks of depression and suicidal thoughts.