Long-term treatment with finasteride: sexual adverse events and fracture rates
January 2002
in “
European Urology Supplements
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TLDR Finasteride can cause sexual side effects like decreased libido and erectile dysfunction.
The document discussed the long-term treatment with finasteride, focusing on its sexual adverse events and fracture rates. It was found that finasteride, a medication commonly used for treating hair loss, was associated with certain sexual side effects. These included decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders. Additionally, the study examined the impact of finasteride on bone health, specifically fracture rates, but the document did not provide detailed results or conclusions regarding this aspect. Overall, the study highlighted the importance of considering potential sexual side effects when prescribing finasteride for long-term use.