Effects of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride on Serum Levels of Gonadal, Adrenal, and Hypophyseal Hormones and its Clinical Significance: A Prospective Clinical Study
April 1998
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Steroids
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TLDR Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.
Finasteride is a drug used to treat hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It reduces dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels without significantly affecting other hormone levels. However, it may cause sexual dysfunction in some patients. Studies have shown that finasteride is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss and BPH, but clinicians should monitor hormone levels and sexual function in patients taking the drug. Further research is needed to fully understand the clinical significance of its effects on hormone levels.
