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Glossary Post-Finasteride Syndrome

condition with persistent side effects after stopping finasteride

Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is a condition that some individuals experience after discontinuing the use of finasteride, a medication commonly prescribed for hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Symptoms can include persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairments, which may continue for months or even years after stopping the drug. The exact cause of PFS is not well understood, and it remains a topic of ongoing research and debate within the medical community.

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research Post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction: two sides of the same coin?

40 citations , April 2018 in “Endocrine”

This review discusses post-SSRI sexual dysfunction and post-finasteride syndrome, highlighting unknowns about their true incidence and underlying causes, and reports no new clinical results.

research Post-finasteride syndrome: a surmountable challenge for clinicians

30 citations , January 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility”

This review discusses the evidence for post-finasteride syndrome as a condition potentially induced by finasteride and dutasteride, associating them with sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in a subset of men, and reports no new clinical results.

research Post-finasteride syndrome: An emerging clinical problem

26 citations , December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress”

This review discusses adverse effects of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, particularly persistent side effects such as post-finasteride syndrome, and highlights the need for further investigation.

research Post-finasteride syndrome

15 citations , March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia”

This review discusses post-finasteride syndrome, characterized by persistent symptoms despite discontinuation, and concludes that its existence cannot be confirmed; individualized assessment is advisable for those with a history of depression, sexual dysfunction, or infertility.

research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness?

14 citations , January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This paper discusses the first reported case of post-finasteride syndrome in a long-term dermatotrichology setting, occurring in a 25-year-old male after dutasteride treatment, and highlights possible links to mental health disorders.

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community So it turns out Post Finasteride Syndrome was never real?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 271 upvotes 2 years ago

Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe side effects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community if Post Finasteride Syndrome is real. Why is it only the negative effects and not positive have log term effect?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 63 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride is used for hair loss, with mixed reports of no side effects and claims of long-term negative effects known as Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). The conversation debates the existence and causes of PFS, with differing opinions on whether it is psychological or real.

community White Rice Lowers DHT and might cause post finasteride syndrome

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 years ago

White rice may lower DHT and potentially cause symptoms similar to post-finasteride syndrome. The user experienced muscle wasting, depression, and other symptoms after consuming large amounts of white rice.

community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

70 upvotes 5 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.

community Going on what I’ve read fixing e2 (estradiol) levels should cure PFS (post finasteride syndrome)?

4 upvotes 4 years ago

Balancing estradiol (e2) levels may alleviate post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) symptoms. Hormone tests, including testosterone and e2, are recommended for those experiencing PFS.

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learn Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

learn Finasteride

Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

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