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research Recent Advances in the Medical and Surgical Treatment of Priapism
New treatments for long-lasting erections improve outcomes but must be timely to avoid lasting damage.
research Trazodone and Chlorpromazine: A Proposed Treatment for Post-Finasteride Syndrome and Post-SSRI Syndrome
Trazodone and Chlorpromazine might help treat sexual dysfunction from finasteride and SSRIs.
research Entrepreneurship in Off-Label Drug Prescription: Just What the Doctor Ordered!
The conclusion is that off-label drug use can lead to important medical discoveries and improve patient care.
research Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men: A Review of Prevalence and Risk Factors
Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.
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Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.
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5 / 243 resultscommunity My Finasteride story and ultimate dilemma, anyone else relate? What did you do?
A user shared their experience with finasteride, noting improved hair thickness but reduced libido and erection issues. They stopped finasteride, saw a return of libido but also rapid hair loss, and are now considering using Cialis to manage sexual side effects while on finasteride.
community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important
Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.
community 5mg cialis daily to deal with dutasteride
Cialis is used to manage erectile dysfunction caused by finasteride and dutasteride, with mixed results. Some users report improvement, while others consider stopping the medication due to side effects.
community Does Ashwagandha cause hair loss?
User asks if Ashwagandha causes hair loss while using Finasteride and Minoxidil. Replies suggest Ashwagandha may increase shedding, but raising testosterone within normal levels likely won't significantly affect hair loss.
community Testosterone and Estradiol levels on 1 mg/day dutasteride
A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth and improved libido after using finasteride and dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects. He plans to reduce dutasteride dosage when trying to conceive and has been using topical minoxidil since 2015.