May 2017 in “Endocrine Abstracts” This study found that in HIV-infected men, erectile dysfunction was influenced by the duration of HIV infection but not associated with serum testosterone or HAART therapy.
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September 2001 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that sexual and erectile function in men taking finasteride 1 mg did not significantly differ from age-matched controls, suggesting sexual side effects may be less common than previously reported.
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June 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” This study found that long-term dutasteride therapy in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia worsened erectile dysfunction, reduced testosterone levels, and increased blood glucose and lipid profile, indicating negative metabolic impacts.
July 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” This study in Surakarta found no significant correlation between the level of depression and erectile dysfunction among homosexual men, but observed a negative correlation between erectile dysfunction and frequency of sexual intercourse, with less frequent intercourse linked to more erectile dysfunction.
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July 2004 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, treatment with 1 mg of finasteride was associated with stable sexual function, suggesting that sexual side effects may be less common than indicated in clinical trials.