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January 2023 in “International journal of urology” Low zinc levels are linked to low testosterone but not to sexual problems.
September 2018 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” 13 citations,
November 2012 in “PubMed” 5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.
2 citations,
January 2010 Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
June 2024 in “Georgetown medical review” Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.
May 2024 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Finasteride treatment may cause erectile dysfunction, but stopping it reverses these effects.
Canadian lawsuits involving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are related to persistent erectile dysfunction side effects, with no judgments against companies yet.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Men with prediabetes have worse sexual health and a higher risk of severe erectile dysfunction.
November 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause lasting erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression in some patients.
July 2017 in “Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.
October 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Dutasteride and finasteride don't raise erectile dysfunction risk.
June 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
3 citations,
February 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” The combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves urinary symptoms and erectile function in men with enlarged prostates.
September 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using finasteride may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Low-intensity shock wave therapy is effective in treating erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Sexual Medicine” The Men's Training Cup Keep Training masturbation aid may help delay ejaculation and improve erectile function.
280 citations,
May 2005 in “Andrology” Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.
152 citations,
October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
129 citations,
February 2006 in “Andrology” Men with low testosterone should be carefully evaluated and monitored before and during treatment.
95 citations,
April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Ginseng is possibly safe but its effectiveness is unclear due to poor quality studies and mixed results.
44 citations,
October 2010 in “BJUI” 5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
41 citations,
April 1997 in “Fertility and sterility” Clomiphene citrate can reverse low hormone levels and symptoms in male runners with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
32 citations,
July 2016 in “PubMed” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.
17 citations,
January 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.
15 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
15 citations,
January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
14 citations,
March 2001 in “Psychiatric Services” Older men should openly discuss sexual health with doctors to improve their quality of life.
10 citations,
January 1997 in “The journal of sex research/The Journal of sex research” Testosterone replacement therapy significantly improved sexual interest and function in HIV+ men.
5 citations,
April 2016 in “PubMed” Young men with mild hair loss who experience significant social and emotional distress are more likely to have sexual problems.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride can cause serious physical, mental, and sexual side effects, even after stopping the treatment.