71 citations
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This article reviews the reported sexual and psychological side effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia, emphasizing the need for further clinical studies.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the characteristics and diagnostic methods of androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results; it highlights trichoscopy as a key tool, replacing scalp biopsies.
9 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Andrology” This article reviews the management of excessive pre-ejaculate, highlighting case reports where 5-α-reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride and dutasteride, led to symptom resolution in patients reporting distress due to this condition.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “PubMed” This study found that in men with sexual dysfunction, use of 5ARI may reduce sexual drive and spontaneous erections without worsening pre-existing erectile or ejaculatory issues.
21 citations
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August 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This review discusses the pathophysiology of delayed ejaculation, highlighting the role of various biogenic and psychogenic factors, but reports no new clinical findings.