Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
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research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Depression in Finasteride Users for Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Serious Concern or Red Herring?
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
research A Population-Based Nested Case-Control Study: The Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and the Increased Risk of Osteoporosis Diagnosis in Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
research Long-Term Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and the Risk of Male Breast Cancer
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research Finasteride and Fertility: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Stopping the use of the drug finasteride can improve sperm count and does not prevent normal conception, but caution is advised when trying to conceive.
research Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Thoughts Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Side Effects
Former finasteride users with persistent sexual side effects have higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts.
research Hepatotoxicity with Low- and Ultralow-Dose Flutamide: A Surveillance Study on 203 Hyperandrogenic Young Females
Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.
research Morphometric-Stereological and Functional Epididymal Alterations and a Decrease in Fertility in Rats Treated with Finasteride and After a 30-Day Post-Treatment Recovery Period
Finasteride causes lasting fertility decrease in rats.
research Finasteride-Related Leydig Cell Tumor: Report of a Case and Literature Review
Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
research T Cell–Mediated Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis Caused by Finasteride
Finasteride caused a rare skin rash in a man, which improved after stopping the medication.
research Finasteride-Induced Pseudoporphyria
Finasteride caused blisters on hands and feet.
research Finasteride-Associated Cataract And Intraoperative Floppy-Iris Syndrome
Finasteride may cause cataracts and floppy-iris syndrome.
research Virilization from Partner's Use of Topical Androgen in a Reproductive-Aged Woman
A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.
research Finasteride Treatment of Hair Loss in Women
Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.
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1 / 1 resultsresearch An Open Randomized Comparative Study of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Acetate with and without the GnRH Analogue Goserelin in the Long-Term Treatment of Hirsutism
The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.