Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Our Current Knowledge

    July 2020 in “ Vestnik urologii ”
    А А Галушкин, Д. Г. Лихих, М. И. Коган
    TLDR The cause of post-finasteride syndrome is unclear and needs more research.
    The document discussed post-finasteride syndrome (PFS), a condition that was reported to occur in some individuals after the use of finasteride, a medication commonly used to treat hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia. PFS was characterized by persistent sexual, neurological, and physical side effects that continued even after discontinuation of the drug. The article reviewed the current understanding of PFS, highlighting the need for further research to better understand its mechanisms and to develop effective treatment strategies. It emphasized that while the syndrome was recognized, the exact prevalence and pathophysiology remained unclear, necessitating more comprehensive studies to validate and explore these aspects.
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