research Limb Tourniquet Syndrome: A Cautionary Tale
An elderly man with dementia suffered limb damage from rubber bands around his leg, highlighting the need for careful monitoring to prevent such injuries.
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research Influence of Saw Palmetto and Pygeum Africana Extracts on the Urinary Concentrations of Endogenous Anabolic Steroids: Relevance to Doping Analysis
Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.
research Analysis of Data From Breast Diseases Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
research Adverse Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There Cause for Concern?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.
research Finasteride and Male Infertility: A Case for Prospective Collaborative Research Databases
Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.
research Response to Letter Regarding Androgen Receptor PolyQ Alleles and COVID-19
The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.
research 37-Year-Old Man With Fatigue and Erectile Dysfunction
The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.
research British Society for Dermatopathology: Summaries of Papers
Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
research Comparison of Finasteride (Proscar) and Serenoa Repens (Permixon) in the Inhibition of 5-Alpha Reductase in Healthy Male Volunteers
Finasteride works better than Permixon in reducing dihydrotestosterone levels.
research Maximum Efficacy of Finasteride Is Obtained Within 6 Months and Maintained Over 6 Years
Finasteride works best in 6 months and lasts 6 years.
research Intermittent Use of Testosterone Inactivating Pharmaceuticals Using Finasteride Prolongs the Time Off Period
Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
research Female Sexual Dysfunction in Androgenetic Alopecia: Case-Control Study
Hair loss in women linked to higher sexual dysfunction risk.
research Effect of the Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride on Markers of Tumor Regression in Prostate Cancer
Dutasteride may help shrink prostate cancer tumors.
research Effect of Dutasteride on the Detection of Prostate Cancer in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dutasteride may lower the chance of finding prostate cancer in men with enlarged prostates.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon
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.
research Association of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Male Pattern Baldness
Men with enlarged prostates often have more severe baldness.
research Secondary Infertility Due to Use of Low-Dose Finasteride
Low-dose finasteride may cause fertility issues, but stopping it can improve sperm quality and lead to pregnancy.
research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men's Health
Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
research Finasteride for Treatment of Refractory Hemospermia: Prospective Placebo-Controlled Study
research Impact of Alpha Blockers, 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors, and Combination Therapy on Sexual Function
Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.
research Recent Advances in the Medical and Surgical Treatment of Priapism
New treatments for long-lasting erections improve outcomes but must be timely to avoid lasting damage.
research Saw Palmetto and Finasteride in the Treatment of Category-III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
research Possible Role of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Non-Invasive Bladder Urothelial Neoplasm: Multicentre Study
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may reduce bladder cancer recurrence and improve survival.
research Terazosin or Baclofen in Young Men with Chronic Orchialgia: A Cohort Study of 499 Patients
Both terazosin and baclofen effectively reduce pain in young men with chronic testicular pain, with no difference in their effectiveness.
research 5α-Reductase Activity in the Prostate
Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.
research Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Monitoring and Minimizing Toxicity
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
research Adverse Effects of Common Medications on Male Fertility
Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
research Tamoxifen for Flutamide/Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia
Tamoxifen effectively treats gynecomastia without causing impotence.
research Hormonal Prevention of Prostate Cancer
Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.
research The Placebo Effect And Randomized Trials: Analysis Of Conventional Medicine
The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.