April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, men using Propecia for alopecia showed normal erectile hemodynamics despite erectile dysfunction after stopping 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, while some BPH patients exhibited abnormal results potentially linked to vascular risk factors.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “Cureus” This review discusses scrotal rejuvenation procedures and treatments, highlighting a growing interest in this area due to increased awareness of potential scrotal conditions and available interventions.
74 citations
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July 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that gonadal dysfunction is very common in premenopausal women with acromegaly and may be caused by hyperprolactinemia, GH/IGF-I excess, or tumor effects.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found no baseline factors that predicted flibanserin efficacy for HSDD, though low testosterone or use of hormonal contraceptives were associated with reduced efficacy.
26 citations
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March 2001 in “PubMed” This article reviews the effect of aging on male hormone levels and fertility, highlighting the need for more research on the benefits and risks of androgen supplementation in older men.
April 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” This study investigated the effects of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors on penile histomorphometry in both normotensive and hypertensive rats, reporting no significant changes between treated and untreated groups.
20 citations
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April 2009 in “Fertility and Sterility”
October 2023 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study reported no association between higher serum testosterone or dihydrotestosterone levels and the incidence or progression of lower urinary tract symptoms in asymptomatic or symptomatic men in the REDUCE trial, challenging the belief that elevated androgens contribute to these symptoms.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that Ficus carica extract enhanced fertility markers, including hormone levels and reproductive organ activity, in rats of both sexes, suggesting potential benefits for managing fertility issues.
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November 2019 in “Trends in Urology & Men s Health” This article reviews current approaches to diagnosing and managing haematospermia and reports no new clinical outcomes, highlighting its rare association with malignancy in younger populations.
November 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” This editorial discusses the management of lower urinary tract symptoms in elderly males and does not provide new research findings.
This review concludes that the global literature supports the efficacy and safety of lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens in treating lower urinary tract symptoms, comparable to alpha-blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors.
77 citations
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May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
November 2025 in “Репродуктивное здоровье Восточная Европа” This study examines the pathogenetic role of hormonal imbalances in chronic prostatitis, highlighting that decreased androgens and increased estrogens contribute to prostate inflammation and impaired spermatogenesis, and explores hormonal therapies' potential for restoring reproductive function.
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February 2010 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found that nuclear androgen receptors are not necessary for androgen self-administration, suggesting that plasma membrane receptors might be involved.
45 citations
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August 1994 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Method detects finasteride in plasma and semen with high sensitivity and accuracy.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This study found that dutasteride effectively improves symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing benefits in urinary flow and quality of life, with only modestly elevated sexual side effects compared to placebo.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found no significant benefit of platelet-rich plasma injections over placebo in improving erectile function in patients with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.
January 2026 in “Food and Nutrition Sciences” This randomized, placebo-controlled trial reported that USPlus PRO saw palmetto extract significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms, including voiding, incomplete emptying, and weak stream, as well as sexual function in males over 12 weeks, while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
18 citations
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June 2016 in “PeerJ” In this study, testosterone increased the expression of epithelial sodium channel proteins and mRNAs in rat kidneys, suggesting a potential mechanism for its effect on blood pressure through enhanced sodium reabsorption.
April 2022 in “Urology Practice” This study found that sociodemographic factors influence the likelihood of recurrent urinary retention episodes and the decision to undergo bladder outlet procedures, with only 6.4% of patients receiving such procedures despite their potential cost benefits.
3 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
August 2018 in “Daehan binyogi jong-yang haksulji” In this retrospective study, researchers found that coadministration of finasteride and sildenafil in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia improved both lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual function, without significant changes in vital signs, after a treatment period averaging 18 weeks.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Case Reports in Urology” This case report describes a 66-year-old male with benign prostatic hyperplasia who developed urinary incontinence after starting venlafaxine, which resolved upon discontinuation of the medication.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “BMC urology” This study used micro-CT to visualize preputial vessel distribution in a congenital hypospadias rat model, revealing that vessels at the preputial junction with good circulation were well-suited for vascular pedicle flaps in surgery.
2 citations
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January 1998 in “Neurourology and Urodynamics” This report describes a case of adrenomyeloneuropathy where serial urodynamic studies revealed neurogenic bladder dysfunction linked to demyelinating lesions in the patient.
February 2023 in “riUfes (Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo)” This study found that supraphysiological doses of testosterone alter endothelial relaxation pathways in hypertensive rats, with varied contributions from nitric oxide, prostanoids, and endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factors, influenced by estrogen and dihydrotestosterone levels.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Veterinary sciences” This study found that the interdigital gland of Vembur sheep has larger secretory lobules in males than females, producing various compounds for chemical communication and foot protection.
This study found that chronic administration of finasteride in rats led to significant alterations in the epididymis and compromised sperm quality, effects that persisted even after 30 days of treatment cessation.