January 2018 in “Urologe A” In this case report, botulinum neurotoxin injections were associated with a 6-month cessation of priapism episodes in a young man with recurring low-flow priapism, following unsuccessful conventional treatments.
27 citations
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November 2024 in “European Urology” April 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study suggests that expanding the Egyptian premarital screening program to include dermatological conditions, sexually transmitted diseases, and andrological disorders could enhance marriage stability.
26 citations
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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.
February 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride can cause skin reactions, so dermatologists should be aware.
February 2015 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This article discusses various aspects of sex steroid production and physiology in men, along with a clinical case of primary amenorrhoea, but reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery” This review discusses the impact of hormones on female sexual function and dysfunction, highlighting the complexity and gaps in basic research, and reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2000 in “Psychiatric Services” This article discusses the sexual health issues faced by postmenopausal women and highlights the need for more research and tailored treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
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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.
July 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported no measurable effect on libido or other sexual life parameters in finasteride users compared to non-users among male participants examined with the Arizona Sexual Experience scale.
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.
237 citations
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January 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The authors updated recommendations on diagnosing and treating women's sexual dysfunctions, emphasizing a comprehensive assessment approach, while noting the need for further multidisciplinary research.
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June 2014 in “American Journal of Men's Health” This study highlights that adverse effects from finasteride may persist in men after discontinuation, indicating a potential "post-finasteride syndrome.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reviewed human evidence on the effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, finasteride and dutasteride, on semen parameters and gonadotrophins, finding finasteride causes mild, reversible changes, while dutasteride may lead to more pronounced and potentially less reversible impacts, suggesting caution for those planning to conceive.
2 citations
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March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” This review discusses treatments for female sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women, noting that the effectiveness of current pharmaceutical options is inconclusive and emphasizing the importance of individualized care.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
December 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” This paper discusses socioeconomic factors affecting urological epidemiology and practice patterns but reports no new research findings.
March 2017 in “Journal of endourology” The journal retracted an article due to inaccurate statistics and asked the authors to revise and resubmit it.
This study found that 5-alpha reductase inhibitors had the highest association with erectile dysfunction reports among medications analyzed in the FDA's national pharmacovigilance database.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
May 1963 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that a single 2 ml injection of TEEV every 4 weeks offers similar beneficial effects with fewer side effects compared to injecting the same dose every 2 weeks in postmenopausal women.
February 2026 in “European Urology”
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June 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.
January 2011 in “Chinese Journal of General Practice” This study found that tailored treatments based on urodynamic testing improved urinary bladder dysfunction in Parkinson's disease patients, thereby enhancing their quality of life and protecting kidney function.
July 2025 in “Reactions Weekly”
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this article, Irwig reported that sexual side effects of finasteride persist in 96% of patients even after stopping the medication, raising concerns about potential permanence.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “CRC Press eBooks” This study reports that finasteride is effective in treating persistent hematuria associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study reviewed aesthetic gynecology procedures, reporting that most are safe, well tolerated, and yield high patient satisfaction, particularly for postmenopausal and postpartum women. However, the study highlights the need for standardized protocols and long-term data.
April 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this study, men with previous finasteride use reported more severe sexual and psychological symptoms with greater cumulative exposure and older age, highlighting a need for further research on risk factors and long-term impacts.
2 citations
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May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” This article provides an overview of ovulation disorders, discussing ovarian, hypothalamic, and endocrine defects but reports no new clinical findings.