10 citations
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October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
January 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The document suggests that finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, while prostate surgery does not harm sexual health.
August 2018 in “Daehan binyogi jong-yang haksulji” Taking sildenafil and finasteride together is safe and improves urinary and sexual symptoms in BPH patients.
May 2023 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Men with self-diagnosed PFS-related ED have normal erectile hemodynamics.
August 2023 in “International journal of impotence research” Many dermatologists believe finasteride can cause sexual side effects and counsel patients about them.
11 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Topical minoxidil 5% can cause erectile dysfunction and decreased libido.
February 2023 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly reduce urinary symptoms and may lower surgery and acute retention risks in men.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Fertility and Sterility” Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
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.
April 2008 in “Sexologies” Knowing about potential side effects can make them more likely to happen.
21 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual problems like impotence and low libido.
15 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
March 2008 in “European Urology Supplements” Finasteride and dutasteride can affect sexual function in BPH patients.
69 citations
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July 2015 in “Pharmacotherapy” Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.
July 2023 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Trazodone and Chlorpromazine might help treat sexual dysfunction from finasteride and SSRIs.
July 2025 in “Reactions Weekly”
The document suggests that drugs for prostate issues might cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical health problems due to blood vessel damage in the penis.
July 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Cyproterone and finasteride reduced hypersexuality but caused serious side effects.
January 2017 in “Clinical pharmacist” Long use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause long-term erection problems.
17 citations
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December 2018 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” Long-term use of dutasteride can cause permanent erectile dysfunction in rats.
111 citations
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August 2015 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” 5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
Tadalafil may reduce the risk of major heart events and blood clots in men with urinary symptoms.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce semen quality, with dutasteride having a stronger negative effect.
20 citations
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August 2018 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
9 citations
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July 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hair loss drugs like finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mood side effects, and more research is needed to understand these risks.
May 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride is linked to sexual dysfunction, especially in younger men using it for hair loss.