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January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports”
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This review outlines the significant roles of sexsteroid hormones like estrogens, progestins, and testosterone in reproductive and overall health, and discusses how their imbalances are linked to various health conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome and reproductive cancers.
Some individuals taking finasteride for hair loss report increased libido and frequent masturbation, with no immediate hair regrowth but darker hair appearance. A dermatologist explains that finasteride may raise testosterone levels temporarily, which could lead to increased sex drive in some people.
Dutasteride and finasteride can cause watery ejaculate, which may persist for some users. Zinc supplements or switching to topical treatments are suggested to alleviate this side effect.