Literature Review: Population-Based Studies Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink to Assess the Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Associated with the Use of 5-α Reductase Inhibitors

    September 2019 in “ Hair transplant forum international
    Aditya K. Gupta
    TLDR Using finasteride may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
    The document reviewed population-based studies using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink to assess the risk of erectile dysfunction associated with the use of 5-α reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride, for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia or alopecia. The studies indicated a potential link between the use of these inhibitors and an increased risk of erectile dysfunction.
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