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August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
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November 2019 in “Current Geriatrics Reports” Tailored treatment is crucial for elderly men with BPH due to potential risks and benefits of medications.
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
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June 2014 in “PubMed” Combining TUSV with finasteride effectively treats recurrent hemospermia.
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might decrease the risk. AST also lessens the chance of cancer coming back but doesn't really affect survival rates. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits for different bladder cancers.
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January 2017 in “Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS” 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.
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September 2002 in “Der Urologe” A stronger dual 5α-reductase inhibitor could improve treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia by further reducing DHT levels.
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April 2023 in “Heliyon” Disitamab vedotin and gemcitabine effectively treated bladder cancer without major side effects.
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January 2013 in “Shandong yiyao” Preoperative finasteride can help prevent and reduce transurethral resection syndrome.
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa but not for child-bearing women.
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January 2000 in “European Urology” Blocking the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT can safely and effectively treat enlarged prostate.
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August 2017 in “Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin” Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
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April 1998 in “Steroids” Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Higher doses of 5α-reductase inhibitors may lower mortality risk, but low doses increase it.
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December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” Finasteride significantly reduces PSA levels in men, and doctors should adjust PSA readings for those taking the drug.
September 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both treatment combinations improved hair growth similarly and were safe.
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5ARI treatment improves hair growth in older men with minimal side effects.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term finasteride use may lower prostate cancer risk but increase the need for erectile dysfunction medication.
April 2015 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The safety of the hair loss drug finasteride is unclear due to inadequate reporting in clinical trials.
September 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using finasteride may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
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February 1998 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride reduces urinary issues and surgery need in men with enlarged prostates by over 50%.