June 2020 in “Risk Management and Healthcare Policy” Drinking alcohol 1-2 times a week may reduce urinary symptoms, but drinking more often might increase the risk.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This study reported that patients with radiation cystitis had significantly higher readmission rates compared to those with non-radiation cystitis, although their management and hospital stay durations were similar.
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August 2015 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” 5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
In this study, pruritus was the most frequent skin disorder observed in hemodialyzed patients, particularly among those undergoing long-term dialysis.
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March 1974 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin and nail problems.
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses skin diseases in transgender patients receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy and procedures, highlighting unique conditions and the underdiagnosis that affects their quality of life and mental health.
January 2025 in “Journal of Men s Health” This article reports that the rise in erectile dysfunction among young men may be linked to mental health issues and societal pressures, with online communities often encouraging risky substance use like anabolic steroids and finasteride, which can exacerbate psychological and physical health problems.
9 citations
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July 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This article examines 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors and their link to persistent sexual dysfunction, but it reports no new clinical findings.
July 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Cyproterone and finasteride reduced hypersexuality but caused serious side effects.
January 2025 in “BMC Nephrology” This study reported that 83.1% of patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis experienced skin conditions, with xerosis affecting 63.6%, pruritis 36.4%, and notable occurrences of nail and oral anomalies, indicating a need for targeted dermatological management to improve patients' quality of life.
September 2008 in “UK vet. Companion animal” This article updates on the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia in companion animals and reports no new clinical findings; the authors discuss existing treatments.
3 citations
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July 2014 in “Indian Journal of Surgery” Sex hormones might influence bladder cancer development, and aromatase inhibitors could increase risk in postmenopausal women.
April 2018 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study identified several patient-specific factors that can predict both the likelihood of undergoing and failing a post-TURP void trial, aiding in the selection of candidates for immediate assessment.
October 2015 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride help older patients with urinary issues.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” This study observed that long-term treatment with 5ARIs in men with LUTS/BPH was linked to worsening sexual function, whereas doxazosin alone had minimal negative impact.
4 citations
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January 2002 This review discusses various treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, comparing medications like finasteride and terazosin, as well as surgical and placebo options, without presenting new clinical findings.
December 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” This article discusses various studies in urology and reports no new research findings.
March 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” The April 2014 issue of "Fertility and Sterility" discussed various reproductive health topics, including hormone therapy benefits, sperm and genetic factors in male infertility, and the link between PCOS and diabetes.
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June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses various skin conditions linked with chronic kidney disease and highlights effective treatments but does not provide new clinical results.
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October 2019 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This review discusses current and emerging treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia and emphasizes the need for further research to optimize treatment selection, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2017 in “Drug safety - case reports” In this case report, the authors describe a 38-year-old male who developed painless hematuria and hematospermia, likely of prostatic origin, associated with finasteride treatment for androgenic alopecia.
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October 2015 in “Renal Failure” This study observed a significant correlation between vertex pattern and total alopecia and the presence of urinary stones in patients under 60 years old.
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August 2004 in “BJU international” This review critically examines the current medical management strategies for BPH/LUTS and reports no new experimental results.
14 citations
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March 2001 in “Psychiatric Services” This article reviews changes in men's sexual health after midlife, exploring physiologic changes, psychological factors, and various treatment options, but it presents no new clinical results.
23 citations
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May 1984 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.
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June 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study found that men aged 60 or older with postoperative urinary retention were more likely to undergo bladder outlet procedures within three years.
September 2020 in “Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing” This case report describes a 10-year-old twin boy with proximal hypospadias and undescended testis, highlighting the diagnostic and treatment evaluations for associated sex development disorders.
March 2026 in “The Aging Male” This retrospective pharmacovigilance study reviewed adverse event reports from 2004 to 2025 for drugs treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, identifying distinct safety signals for α1-blockers, 5ARIs, and PDE5I, including some potential new adverse events that require further investigation.
May 2017 in “Urology and andrology” Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This article reviews the reported sexual and psychological side effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia, emphasizing the need for further clinical studies.