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Glossary Decreased Libido

reduced interest in sexual activity

Decreased libido, also known as low libido or reduced sex drive, refers to a diminished interest in sexual activity. This condition can be influenced by various factors, including hormonal imbalances, psychological issues such as stress or depression, certain medications, and underlying medical conditions. Understanding the root cause is essential for effective treatment, which may involve lifestyle changes, therapy, or medical interventions.

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research A Phase II Study of Vaginal Testosterone Cream (TEST) vs. Estring for Vaginal Dryness or Decreased Libido in Women with Early Stage Breast Cancer (BC) Treated with Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs).

9 citations , December 2009 in “Cancer Research”

This study concluded that both vaginal TEST and Estring may be effective for treating vaginal dryness in breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with adverse events being rare and manageable.

research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss

185 citations , March 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

This study found that 94% of healthy men reported low libido and 92% reported erectile dysfunction as persistent sexual side effects after using finasteride for male pattern hair loss, with these effects lasting on average 40 months post-discontinuation.

research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia

152 citations , October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study found that daily oral finasteride may increase hair count and improve hair appearance assessments in men with androgenetic alopecia, but it also appears to raise the risk of sexual dysfunction.

research Finasteride

125 citations , January 1999 in “Drugs”

This study found that oral finasteride 1 mg/day promotes hair growth and prevents further hair loss in a significant proportion of men with male pattern hair loss over two years.

research A Prospective, 1-Year Trial Using Saw Palmetto Versus Finasteride in the Treatment of Category III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

105 citations , January 2004 in “The Journal of Urology”

This study found that finasteride significantly improved symptoms in CP/CPPS patients, except for voiding, unlike saw palmetto which showed no long-term benefits.

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community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 210 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.

community Libido on Finasteride

4 upvotes 11 years ago

The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on libido, with the original poster experiencing a significant decrease in sexual desire after starting the medication. Other users share similar experiences and suggest potential remedies, including Vitamin E supplementation and lifestyle changes like avoiding pornography.

community Does finasteride decrease free testosterone?

in Research/Science 186 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride may decrease free testosterone by increasing SHBG, potentially causing side effects like reduced libido and hormonal changes. Some find it effective for hair loss, while others experience negative effects.

community What's the best/"safest" topical anti androgen on the market currently?

1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced decreased libido with saw palmetto and is now considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, pyrilutamide, and topical dutasteride for hair loss. Minoxidil is also mentioned as a potential addition, but the user is cautious about side effects and availability of treatments.

community Can your hormonal profile "readjust" during long term Finasteride use?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced a decrease in libido after long-term use of Finasteride and wonders if it's related to the medication. Responses suggest that hormonal changes and libido fluctuations are normal and may not be solely due to Finasteride.

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learn Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

Dutasteride side effects: what the label and studies actually report The Avodart label reports impotence in 4.7% and decreased libido in 3.0% of men in the first six months (1.7% and 1.4% on placebo), with new reports falling after month six; those figures come from BPH trials in older men, and the hair-loss trials in younger men run only six months. The label and studies also flag a PSA drop of about half, a small rise in high-grade prostate cancer in one trial, an observational link to depression, and sexual effects that the label says may persist after stopping.

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Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.

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