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2 citations,
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1 citations,
August 2023 in “Andrology” Finasteride changes hormone levels and certain proteins in rats, but these effects can be reversed after stopping the drug.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride use can lead to a stable decline in sexual function that is not affected by age or prostate size.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” SHH protein helps nerve regeneration in hypertensive rats.
Public awareness of finasteride's sexual side effects has increased, suggesting healthcare providers should discuss these risks more thoroughly with patients.
April 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual issues by altering specific genes in human cells.
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March 2018 in “Current Drug Delivery” Topical finasteride can effectively treat male pattern baldness with fewer side effects than oral use.
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November 2013 in “Case reports in dermatology” A woman's skin darkened after using dutasteride and pimecrolimus for hair loss, but improved when she stopped the medications and protected her skin from light.
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Finasteride may cause changes in dopamine-related genes, possibly leading to post-finasteride syndrome.
September 2023 in “Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism” One Ashwagandha extract may help protect cells with its antioxidant properties, while another could promote hair growth.
July 2023 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Trazodone and Chlorpromazine might help treat sexual dysfunction from finasteride and SSRIs.
The document suggests that drugs for prostate issues might cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical health problems due to blood vessel damage in the penis.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Public interest in finasteride's sexual side effects has significantly increased.
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
January 2017 in “Scripta Scientifica Vox Studentium” Finasterid 1mg, used for male hair loss, can cause sexual problems in some men, which can last for several months even after stopping the medication.
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