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research Litigation associated with 5-alpha-reductase-inhibitor use: A Canadian legal database review.
Canadian lawsuits involving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are related to persistent erectile dysfunction side effects, with no judgments against companies yet.
research 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are associated with reduced frequency of COVID-19 symptoms in males with androgenetic alopecia (vol 35, pg e243, 2021)
Men with hair loss who take a certain type of medication may experience fewer COVID-19 symptoms.
research Inhibition of 5-Alpha Reductase Attenuates Cardiac Oxidative Damage in Obese and Aging Male Rats via the Enhancement of Antioxidants and the p53 Protein Suppression
Finasteride improves heart function in obese and aging male rats by reducing oxidative stress and p53 protein levels.
research Suicidality and Psychological Adverse Events in Patients Treated with Finasteride
research Association Between 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Use and The Risk of Depression: A Meta-Analysis.
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.
research Value of hormonal levels in patients with male androgenetic alopecia treated with finasteride: better response in patients under 26 years old
Finasteride works better for hair loss in patients 26 or younger.
research Assessment of hair loss: clinical relevance of hair growth evaluation methods
Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
research Ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens during a woman's life span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research Experimental Confirmation of a Distinctive Diffraction Pattern in Hair From Women With Breast Cancer
A specific hair diffraction pattern may indicate breast cancer if tested with the correct method.
research Itraconazole in the treatment of acute and recurrent vulvovaginal candidosis: comparison of a 1‐day and a 3‐day regimen
A 1-day or 3-day itraconazole treatment is effective for acute vulvovaginal candidosis, but recurrent cases may need longer treatment.
research Finasteride use in the male infertility population: effects on semen and hormonal parameters
Finasteride may improve sperm count in subfertile men with low sperm count.
research Topical Effect of Minoxidil Containing Lotion on Morphofunctional Indicators of Male Rats’ Reproductive System
Minoxidil lotion may harm male reproductive health.
research Interaction of antiretroviral medications with finasteride
Antiretrovirals can affect finasteride's effectiveness, so dose adjustments may be needed for men on HIV treatment.
research Finasteride toxicity information: “limited”, “poor quality”, “biased”
Finasteride toxicity information is limited, poor quality, and biased.
research Post-finasteride syndrome
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.
research Finasteride: potential risks of suicidal ideation and self-injury
research Finasteride adverse effects and post-finasteride syndrome; implications for dentists
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.
research Low‐Dose Oral Minoxidil and Associated Adverse Events: Analyses of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS ) With a Focus on Pericardial Effusions
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause serious side effects like heart issues, so use the lowest effective dose.
research Post-finasteride syndrome
Post-finasteride syndrome causes sexual, physical, and psychological symptoms, but more research is needed to understand its causes and connection to finasteride.
research Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction & other enduring sexual dysfunctions
SSRI antidepressants can cause long-lasting sexual problems.
research CAN PATIENTS WITH LUTS AND BPH DISCERN CHANGES IN PEAK URINARY FLOW RATE AND DO SUCH CHANGES CONTRIBUTE TO OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH TREATMENT?
Finasteride improves urinary symptoms and quality of life in BPH patients, especially with larger prostate size.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Reversible severe myopathy during treatment with finasteride
research Reversible severe myopathy during treatment with finasteride
research Young patients using finasteride exhibit risk of suicidality
Finasteride use in young people may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and mental health issues.
research Assessing finasteride-associated sexual dysfunction using the FAERS database
Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
research Lack of efficacy of finasteride in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
research Systematic review: depression, suicidal ideation with finasteride
Finasteride increases risk of depression, possibly suicidal thoughts, and sexual dysfunction.
research EFECTO DE LA TESTOSTERONA, 4-HIDROXIANDROSTENDIONA Y FINASTERIDE SOBRE LA HEMOSTASIA EN UN MODELO DE ISQUEMIA/REPERFUSION CORONARIA EN RATA
Testosterone, 4-hydroxyandrostenedione, and finasteride affect blood clotting differently in stressed heart conditions.