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January 2011 in “Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery” Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.
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May 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Topical minoxidil 5% can cause erectile dysfunction and decreased libido.
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October 2016 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” 1 citations
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January 2013 in “UNICA IRIS Institutional Research Information System (University of Cagliari)” Hormonal contraceptives may reduce social behavior and sexual motivation by lowering allopregnanolone levels.
Gender-diverse individuals face more depression and anxiety, possibly due to unique stress profiles.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Serenoa repens may cause long-lasting sexual and psychiatric side effects.
January 2026 in “Universität Zürich, ZORA” August 2025 in “Journal of Affective Disorders”
February 2025 in “International Urology and Nephrology” Peripheral treatments showed some improvement in sexual dysfunction, but central symptoms remain challenging.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Genetics” A rare gene variant causes sexual development issues in siblings, needing personalized treatment.
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March 2024 in “Healthcare” Stem cell treatment improved life quality and sexual function in women with hair loss.
August 2023 in “International journal of impotence research” Many dermatologists believe finasteride can cause sexual side effects and counsel patients about them.
October 2022 in “Practice in Clinical Psychology” Addressing personal and moral aspects can improve sexual satisfaction.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.
Testosterone therapy may help women with low sexual desire after surgical menopause.
October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively impact sexual function.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” Blocking androgens at birth reduces sexual motivation in male rats.
June 2013 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Hyperandrogenism does not affect young women's sexual function.
April 2008 in “Sexologies” Knowing about potential side effects can make them more likely to happen.
October 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” September 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” Norplant implants lower some androgen levels but don't significantly change sexual function.
February 2003 in “European Urology Supplements” Baseline PSA levels affect general health and sexual satisfaction in men with BPH treated with finasteride or placebo.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Public interest in finasteride's sexual side effects has significantly increased.
September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” Public interest in finasteride's sexual side effects has significantly increased, highlighting the need for better patient discussions.
December 2015 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, may cause long-term sexual dysfunction and depression.
June 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
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June 2013 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” Finasteride use may lead to less alcohol consumption in men with lasting sexual side effects.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Syphilis can cause hair loss even without penetrative sex, but treatment can fully restore hair.