research 5α-Reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
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research 5α-Reductase inhibitors increase acute coronary syndrome risk in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia
Taking both finasteride and dutasteride for prostate issues may raise the risk of heart problems.
research Association of Frailty Index with Clinical BPH Progression and Serious Adverse Events: the MTOPS Trial
Frailer men have a higher risk of worsening prostate problems and serious health events needing hospital care.
research Sex Hormones and Frailty in Older Men: The Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Study
Older men with lower levels of available testosterone are more likely to be frail.
research Neuroactive steroid levels and psychiatric and andrological features in post-finasteride patients
Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Risk of Acute Urinary Retention and the Need for Surgical Treatment among Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride reduces urinary issues and surgery need in men with enlarged prostates by over 50%.
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 Association of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors with Depression and Suicide: A Mini Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Drugs for prostate enlargement and hair loss were not linked to increased risk of depression or suicide.
research Epigenetic Effects of Finasteride on Human Leydig Cells
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual issues by altering specific genes in human cells.
research Are bald men more virile than their well thatched contemporaries?
Bald men are not more virile and may have fewer sexual partners.
research Risk of Depression after 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Medication: Meta-Analysis
Taking 5 alpha reductase inhibitor medication slightly increases the risk of depression, especially as you get older.
research Effects of Finasteride on Hemospermia.
research Finasteride-related depression and suicidal ideation
research Metabolic effects of 5α-reductase inhibition in humans
Dutasteride may reduce insulin sensitivity and increase body fat.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Effect of 1 mg/day finasteride on concentrations of serum prostate-specific antigen in men with androgenic alopecia: a randomised controlled trial.
Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.
research Neuroactive Steroid Levels are Modified in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma of Post‐Finasteride Patients Showing Persistent Sexual Side Effects and Anxious/Depressive Symptomatology
Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.
research Men??s Health
The document concludes that various drugs for men's health issues are in development, with treatments for sexual dysfunction and prostate conditions being the most advanced.
research Different synaptic stimulation patterns influence the local androgenic and estrogenic neurosteroid availability triggering hippocampal synaptic plasticity in the male rat
The availability of certain hormones and specific stimulation patterns affect long-term synaptic changes in the male rat brain.
research Finasteride for recurrent priapism in children and adolescents: a report on 5 cases
Finasteride effectively and safely treats recurrent priapism in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
research Shock Wave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction: Marketing and Practice Trends in Major Metropolitan Areas in the United States
Patients should consult urologists for evidence-based erectile dysfunction treatments.
research Medical Therapies for Treatment of BPH: Special Considerations in Elderly Men
Tailored treatment is crucial for elderly men with BPH due to potential risks and benefits of medications.
research Östrogen-induzierte Gynäkomastie nach Anwendung östrogenhaltiger Lokaltherapeutika
Estrogen treatments can cause unwanted effects in men and should be used cautiously.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors in men aged 50 years or older with androgenetic alopecia: A retrospective study
5ARI treatment improves hair growth in older men with minimal side effects.
research FCE 28260, a new 5α-reductase inhibitor: In vitro and in vivo effects
FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
research Similar Risk of Sexual Dysfunction in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients Treated With Dutasteride vs. Finasteride: A Retrospective Cohort Database Study
research CHRONIC TREATMENT WITH FINASTERIDE DAILY DOES NOT AFFECT SPERMATOGENESIS OR SEMEN PRODUCTION IN YOUNG MEN
research Safety update: psychiatric and sexual adverse effects with finasteride
Finasteride can cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and lasting psychiatric and sexual issues.
research FINASTERIDE AND PSA
research Compounded topical finasteride-related AEs
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.