research Response to Letter: “Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss”
Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research CHRONIC TREATMENT WITH FINASTERIDE DAILY DOES NOT AFFECT SPERMATOGENESIS OR SEMEN PRODUCTION IN YOUNG MEN
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition with Dutasteride and Finasteride on Semen Parameters and Serum Hormones in Healthy Men
Dutasteride and finasteride can change semen and hormone levels in men.
research Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
research Expression of E-SOD, GPX5 mRNAs and immunoexpression of Cu/ZnSOD in epididymal epithelial cells of finasteride-treated rats
Finasteride changes antioxidant enzyme expression, possibly affecting sperm protection in rats.
research Psychiatric and sexual dysfunction warnings strengthened for finasteride and dutasteride
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced that additional information regarding psychiatric and sexual side effects will be included in the product information for medications containing finasteride and dutasteride. This decision follows a review of evidence for both drugs, as detailed in a drug safety update published on 11 May 2026. The MHRA recommends further measures to address these concerns.
research Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunctions in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have more sexual dysfunctions.
research 5-Alpha reductase deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research FINASTERIDE AND PSA
research P6590Androgenic effects on ventricular repolarization: a translational study from pharmacovigilance databases to iPSC-cardiomyocytes
Androgen-deprivation therapies increase the risk of certain heart conditions, but testosterone treatment may help.
research Dutasteride/finasteride
Man experienced post-finasteride syndrome symptoms after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.
research Overactive bladder in men
Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
research Evaluation of residual symptoms and anxiety among patients on therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia at a Nigerian tertiary healthcare facility
Many patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia experience high anxiety and residual symptoms, needing better anxiety management.
research BPH: epidemiology and comorbidities.
BPH is common in older men and often occurs with other age-related health issues.
research MP13-07 FINASTERIDE MONOTHERAPY BEFORE TURP: SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN EARLY POSTOPERATIVE QUALITY OF LIFE
Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and improves early postoperative quality of life.
research Finasteride
Man experienced lasting sexual issues and stress from finasteride, accused doctor of malpractice.
research Research Brief: Self-Reports of a Constellation of Persistent Antiandrogenic, Estrogenic, Physical, and Psychological Effects of Finasteride Usage Among Men
Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.
research PD59-09 PHOSPHODIESTERASE INHIBITORS COULD REVERSE THE PROLIFERATION OF BPH EPITHELIAL CELLS INDUCED BY CD8+ T CELLS IN LOW ANDROGEN CONDITION
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors like tadalafil can reduce cell growth in BPH caused by CD8+ T cells in low androgen conditions.
research A Randomized Trial of Oral DHEA Treatment for Sexual Function, Well-Being, and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women with Low Libido
DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
research Testosterone for Low Libido in Postmenopausal Women Not Taking Estrogen: A Phase III Research Study of Female Sexual Dysfunction in Women on Testosterone Patch Without Estrogen (APHRODITE)
Testosterone patches can modestly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women not on estrogen therapy.
research Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials of Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats BPH and hair loss but may cause sexual side effects.
research Morphology of the testis and the epididymis in rats with dihydrotestosterone (DHT) deficiency.
DHT deficiency in rats reduces sperm content and affects testis structure over time.
research Serum Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone and Incidence and Progression of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Results From the REDUCE Study
Higher testosterone and DHT levels are not linked to urinary symptoms in men.
research Symptoms of hypogonadism caused by 5α-reductase inhibitors
A man's low testosterone and related symptoms improved after he stopped taking hair loss drugs.
research Assessment of Serum Ischemia Modified Albumin Level and Erectile Functions in Individuals with Premature Greying of Hair
Serum IMA levels may be linked to premature hair graying and erectile dysfunction.
research Sindrome post-finasteride: tra mito e realtà
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual and mood issues even after stopping the drug.
research Finasteride and male fertility
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.
research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research Systematic review: interventions in sickle cell disease-related priapism in reducing overall morbidity, recurrence, and side effects
More research is needed to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism.
research Continued improvement in pressure-flow parameters in men receiving finasteride for 2 years
Finasteride improves urinary function in men for 2 years.