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Adverse Sexual Effects of Treatment with Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

research Adverse Sexual Effects of Treatment with Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

15 citations , January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

This meta-analysis found that treating male androgenetic alopecia with 5α-reductase inhibitors increases the risk of sexual dysfunction, with a statistically significant risk for finasteride but not for dutasteride.

Sexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride 1mg for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Men

research Sexual Adverse Effects of Finasterid 1mg for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Men

January 2017 in “Scripta Scientifica Vox Studentium”

This review discusses the sexual side effects of long-term finasteride usage in men, noting varied reports of sexual dysfunction which typically improve over time; it presents no new experimental data.

research Many sexual adverse effects of finasteride are attributable to a nocebo effect

1 citations , February 2008 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology”

Finasteride's sexual side effects may be due to nocebo effect.

research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men

24 citations , December 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews”

This review discusses persistent sexual and nonsexual adverse effects of the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride in younger men, including erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression. It reports no new clinical results but emphasizes further research is needed.

research Safety update: psychiatric and sexual adverse effects with finasteride

June 2024 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin”

Finasteride can cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and lasting psychiatric and sexual issues.

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community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

192 upvotes 4 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community 5ARi of choice not working yet? Paper Review for efficacy + safety

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 7 months ago

Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, especially at the crown and midscalp, but both have similar side-effect profiles with low incidence of sexual adverse events. Improvement is measured visually, and significant results may take over 12 months to appear.

community GT20029 - Promising phase II results

16 upvotes 2 years ago

GT20029 showed significant hair growth and safety in phase II trials, with no adverse sexual events. Users are hopeful but concerned about future costs and systemic effects.

community Thoughts on this Article: Post-Finasteride and Neurological Effects

14 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on hair loss and its potential neurological and sexual side effects. Users share personal experiences, with some reporting positive outcomes and others expressing concerns about cognitive function.

community Androsterone as a Neurosteroid Replacement Strategy for 5α-Reductase Inhibitor–Associated Sexual and Affective Dysfunction

in Research/Science 36 upvotes 2 months ago

Androsterone may help with sexual and affective dysfunction from finasteride by replacing disrupted neurosteroids without increasing androgenic side effects. Controlled testing is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.

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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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