43 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study found that men experiencing long-term symptoms after finasteride use for androgenetic alopecia frequently reported loss of penis sensitivity and anhedonia, among other effects, indicating potential post-finasteride syndrome.
26 citations
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December 2023 in “Prostate International” This review provides an overview of the risks and side effects associated with common medications used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, highlighting the importance for clinicians and patients to discuss these aspects for informed decision-making.
26 citations
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August 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This review discusses the impact of medical and surgical treatments for LUTS/BPH on ejaculatory function, highlighting that most treatments negatively affect it, except for some minimally invasive surgical therapies and specific medical therapies.
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.
15 citations
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November 2015 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” This review discusses sexual dysfunction as a side effect of α-blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH/LUTS, highlighting methodological flaws in existing studies and the need for more rigorous research.