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research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon

May 2017 in “Urology and andrology”

Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.

research Case Study: The Sexual, Physical, and Psychological Effects of Post-Finasteride Syndrome

October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Post-finasteride syndrome can cause lasting sexual, physical, and mental health issues with limited treatment options.

research Penis Endocrinology

November 2017

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

research Persistent Sexual, Emotional, and Cognitive Impairment Post-Finasteride

81 citations, June 2014 in “American Journal of Men's Health”

Finasteride can cause lasting sexual, emotional, and cognitive issues, with varying severity.

research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome

35 citations, June 2018 in “Urology”

The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.

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community Hey guys I’m in desperate need for opinions from long term finasteride users

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 25 upvotes 1 year ago

Whether taking finasteride and dutasteride can cause penile shrinkage, with long-term users providing their personal experiences.

community I went to see a derm, they prescribed 1mg of fin, i have now had it over a month and haven’t taken it.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 2 months ago

A user is anxious about starting finasteride for hair loss despite believing in its effectiveness. Others suggest starting with a lower dose and emphasize the low risk of side effects.

community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.

in Chat 142 upvotes 8 months ago

A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.

community Finastride is a god send miracle FOR ME

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 203 upvotes 2 years ago

. This user experienced positive results from using a combination of minoxidil and finasteride, with no reported side effects after two months. Others have also shared their experiences with both short-term and long-term use of finasteride.

community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 74 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

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