Does the Use of Finasteride Lead to Sexual Dysfunction?

    June 2018 in “ Evidence-Based Practice ”
    Casie Nigbur, Matthew P. Snyder
    Studysummary This study found that patients using finasteride were up to twice as likely to experience sexual dysfunction, including ejaculation disorder, decreased libido, and impotence, compared to those not using the drug.
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