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Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.

Some men experience persistent sexual, neurological, and psychological symptoms after stopping finasteride, but evidence of permanent damage is inconclusive.

Testosterone increases muscle mass regardless of DHT conversion blocking.

Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and has side effects; biopsy methods have similar outcomes; psychosocial factors affect sexual recovery post-surgery.

Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.

Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.

Puberty involves complex hormonal changes, varies by gender and ethnicity, and requires careful monitoring for abnormalities.

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.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

Androgens affect many aspects of female health, and more research is needed to understand their roles and treatment potential.

Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.

Puberty is driven by hormonal changes, mainly influenced by genetics, nutrition, and body fat.

Spironolactone may cause sexual pain and arousal issues in women, which can improve after stopping the drug and using hormone cream.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.

Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.

Finasteride and dutasteride can affect sexual function in BPH patients.

Cushing syndrome often causes low testosterone and sexual issues in men.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Testosterone patches can modestly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women not on estrogen therapy.

Ustekinumab significantly improved sexual function and quality of life for people with moderate to severe psoriasis.

Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.

Dutasteride use can lead to a stable decline in sexual function that is not affected by age or prostate size.

Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

Low zinc levels are linked to low testosterone but not to sexual problems.

Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.

5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.

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.