The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Possible Etiological Mechanisms and Symptoms

    September 2023 in “ International journal of impotence research ”
    Herman H. J. Leliefeld, F.M.J. Debruyne, Yacov Reisman
    Studysummary The authors concluded that finasteride and dutasteride might have serious side effects, including persistent sexual dysfunction for some, necessitating further research and vigilant risk-benefit analysis.
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