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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Psychological Well-Being and Sexual Functioning Before and After Hair Transplantation: A Longitudinal Clinical Study of 40 Patients at Vera Clinic
Hair transplantation greatly boosts self-esteem, relationship satisfaction, and sexual functioning.
research Enhancing Quality of Life and Sexual Functioning in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapeutic Potential of Hair Follicle-Derived Stem Cells
Stem cell treatment improved life quality and sexual function in women with hair loss.
research Effects of testosterone replacement therapy on sexual interest, function, and behavior in HIV+ men
Testosterone replacement therapy significantly improved sexual interest and function in HIV+ men.
research Psychosocial Impairment as a Possible Cause of Sexual Dysfunction among Young Men with Mild Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-sectional Crowdsourcing Web-based Study.
Young men with mild hair loss who experience significant social and emotional distress are more likely to have sexual problems.
research Urological Oncology: Prostate Cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and has side effects; biopsy methods have similar outcomes; psychosocial factors affect sexual recovery post-surgery.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why is sexual functioning the main concern? Fin/dut can affect cognition and mood, arguably being more important
Finasteride and dutasteride can affect sexual function, cognition, and mood. Alternatives like minoxidil, pyrilutamide, and alfatradiol have varied effectiveness and side effects.
community Thoughts on Finasteride and Sexual Side Effects
A user discusses starting finasteride for hair loss despite concerns about potential sexual side effects, emphasizing the psychological factors involved. Other users share mixed experiences, with some reporting no side effects and others experiencing issues.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community A systematic bro-science review of DHT, 5AR, neurosteroids, sexual health and 5AR inhibitors
Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.
community How is dht not beneficial to you?
DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.