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March 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride, used for treating hair loss, can cause mental, physical, and sexual side effects, some of which may persist even after stopping the drug, and it can also cause mild to moderate oral issues.
November 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride does not cause sexual dysfunction in men with hair loss.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Low dose finasteride causes only small changes in PSA levels in older men with BPH.
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January 2011 in “China Modern Medicine” Chinese Herbal Hair Renewal Liquid improves blood flow in mice ears.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” Finasteride reduces blood loss and the need for blood transfusions during and after TURP surgery.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences” Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” Testosterone and finasteride improve muscle strength and size after spinal cord injury.
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September 2007 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.
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January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
August 2002 in “Inpharma Weekly”
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.
December 2022 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” Dutasteride 0.5mg improves hair growth in 78% of people with hair loss, but may cause sexual problems in some.
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June 2006 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Liposomes and niosomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
January 2010 in “대한미용학회지” The herbal extracts effectively promoted hair growth.
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
October 2009 in “Nature Reviews Urology” 49 citations
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December 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” Stopping finasteride improved sperm counts in two men, reducing the need for fertility treatments.
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November 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oxymetazoline cream 1.0% effectively reduces rosacea redness, and using baseline photos improves assessment accuracy.
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January 1991 in “Reproductive Toxicology” Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
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September 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
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December 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Combination therapy for BPH is more effective in certain men but may not be cost-effective due to minimal impact and potential side effects.
September 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using finasteride may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
January 2025 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” Equisetum arvense extract in gels may enhance drug release for treatments.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Low dose finasteride causes only minor changes in PSA levels in men over 50 with BPH.
November 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” February 2003 in “European Urology Supplements” Baseline PSA levels affect general health and sexual satisfaction in men with BPH treated with finasteride or placebo.
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August 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.