Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss

    March 2011 in “ The Journal of Sexual Medicine ”
    Michael S. Irwig, Swapna Kolukula
    Studysummary This study found that 94% of healthy men reported low libido and 92% reported erectile dysfunction as persistent sexual side effects after using finasteride for male pattern hair loss, with these effects lasting on average 40 months post-discontinuation.
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