research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors—Reply
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
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research 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Therapy: Should Physicians Be Concerned With Persistent Diminished Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, and Depression in a Subset of Patients?
Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.
research 5α-Reductase Type 2 Gene Variant Associations with Prostate Cancer Risk, Circulating Hormone Levels, and Androgenetic Alopecia
Gene variant linked to prostate cancer, hormone levels, and hair loss.
research Inhibition of Human Steroid 5β-Reductase (AKR1D1) by Finasteride and Structure of the Enzyme-Inhibitor Complex
Finasteride helps treat hair loss and prostate enlargement by blocking a specific enzyme.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Prostate Cancer Chemoprevention: An Updated Cochrane Systematic Review
5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: Shifting Paradigms, Current Concepts, Comparative Efficacy, and Safety
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.
research Receipt of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Before Radical Cystectomy: Do They Render High-Grade Bladder Tumors Less Aggressive?
Taking 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors before bladder removal surgery might make high-grade bladder tumors less aggressive.
research Risk of Rhabdomyolysis from 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Starting 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis in older men, but is linked to a higher risk of muscle conditions.
research Possible Role of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Non-Invasive Bladder Urothelial Neoplasm: Multicentre Study
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may reduce bladder cancer recurrence and improve survival.
research Bladder Cancer Survival in Men Using 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may improve bladder cancer survival in men.
research The Effects of Oral 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Penile Intracavernosal Pressures and Penile Morphology in a Rat Model
Oral finasteride and dutasteride may negatively affect erectile function in rats.
research Five-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor and Breast Cancer Risk in Men: A Systematic Review
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.
research Analysis of Data From Breast Diseases Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
research Adverse Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There Cause for Concern?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.
research Testosterone 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitory Active Constituents of Piper Nigrum Leaf
Black pepper leaf extract contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and promote hair growth.
research A 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride, Increases Differentiation and Proliferation of Embryonal Carcinoma Cell-Derived Neural Cells
research Medical Therapy for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review and Clinical Approach
Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Comments Concerning the Real Risk of Sexual Adverse Events Secondary to the Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
research In Vitro Main Pathways of Steroid Action in Cultured Hair Follicle Cells: Vascular Approach
Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Components as Antiandrogens From Herbal Medicine
A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.
research Antioxidant and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of Momordica Charantia Extract, and Development and Characterization of Microemulsion
Bitter melon extract may help prevent hair loss and can be used in cosmetic products.
research Intraoperative Iris Behavior During Phacoemulsification Maneuvers in Rabbits Treated with Selective Alpha-1 Blocker, 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, or Anxiolytic Medication
Tamsulosin increases the risk of floppy iris during eye surgery.
research Evaluating 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Male Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.
research Associations Between Semen Quality and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Aging Males
The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
research Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Finasteride
Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.
research The Role of Oral Contraceptives in the Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.
research The Dihydrotestosterone Hypothesis of Prostate Cancer and Its Therapeutic Implications
The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
research Androgen Conjugates: Physiology and Clinical Significance
Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
research Enhanced Remyelination During Late Pregnancy: Involvement of the GABAergic System
Late pregnancy helps repair brain damage in rats due to the GABAergic system.