Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Real or Myth?

    June 2024 in “ Trends in Urology & Men s Health ”
    Culley C. Carson
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    TLDR Post-finasteride syndrome is rare but serious and should be taken seriously.
    The document discusses the controversial existence of post-finasteride syndrome, which includes persistent sexual, cognitive, and psychological symptoms after discontinuing finasteride, a drug used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic genetic alopecia. Symptoms reported by some men include ejaculatory changes, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues like 'brain fog.' Although the exact cause and mechanism remain unclear, recent reports suggest a potential genetic basis for the syndrome. There are currently no proven treatments, and health professionals are advised to counsel men, particularly younger ones, about the risks when prescribing 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
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