59 citations
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August 2004 in “Human Reproduction Update” This article discusses the challenges in diagnosing female androgen insufficiency syndrome due to unreliable testosterone measurement methods but notes symptom improvement with testosterone therapy, emphasizing the need for women-specific formulations and safety guidelines.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that dutasteride use was associated with a stable decrease in sexual function over four years, with no additional risk based on age or prostate size.
90 citations
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” This review discusses management strategies for sexual side effects of aromatase inhibitors in postmenopausal breast cancer patients and reports no original clinical findings.
June 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that while 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride had many serious, unresolved adverse drug reactions, some were not listed in the existing product information.
November 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” This review highlights that 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors, used for treating conditions like benign prostatic hypertrophy, can cause side effects that sometimes persist after stopping the medication, urging physicians to consider these drugs as potential sources of new symptoms in patients.
19 citations
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June 2021 in “The world journal of men's health” This review examines the negative effects of anabolic-androgenic steroid use on the male reproductive system, including impaired testosterone production, sperm production issues, and adverse metabolic consequences without reporting new clinical results.
June 2024 in “Trends in Urology & Men s Health” This study explores the controversial condition known as post‐finasteride syndrome, observed in some men who experience lasting sexual, neurological, and psychological side effects after stopping finasteride, emphasizing its rarity and the lack of proven treatments.
September 2016 in “Oncology times” This article summarizes the ACS/ASCO Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines, which address the physical and psychosocial long-term effects of breast cancer treatments and recommend management strategies for improving women's quality of life.
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.
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the author's experience with prescribing generic finasteride for hair restoration but reports no new clinical findings.
Topical finasteride may better target hair follicles without significant benefits over oral form.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” In this study, dutasteride 1 mg daily reduced heavy drinking days and drinks per week among treatment-seeking men, particularly benefiting those with high baseline drinking to cope motives.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights that declining testosterone levels are a complex public health issue potentially influenced by modifiable lifestyle factors and environmental stressors, suggesting integrated strategies may be needed to address the trend's impacts on health.
January 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review examines male androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results, offering insights to aid dermatologists in making informed therapeutic decisions.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlights the importance of considering broad causes when evaluating hot flashes in middle-aged men, as it detailed a pituitary macroadenoma causing secondary hypogonadism in a man presenting with such symptoms.
January 2023 in “Food and nutrition sciences” This study observed that a significant majority of participants who used the dietary supplement Nutrifii™ Renew reported improvements in various health outcomes, including sleep and energy, compared to a multivitamin/mineral group.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses the evaluation and management of male baldness and related conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2008 in “Blackwell Publishing Ltd eBooks” AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this mouse study, the researchers found that cryopreserving nanofat at -20°C maintained its viability and regenerative potential, comparable to freshly generated nanofat, supporting its potential for repeated use in regenerative applications.
3 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
195 citations
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing that a systematic evaluation can determine its cause, while combination therapy effectively manages the condition for most patients.
11 citations
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” This review explores the evaluation and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing a systematic approach to uncovering its causes and recommending combination therapies for effective management, but presents no new results.
1 citations
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July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
2 citations
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December 2003 This article discusses Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto) for preventing and treating androgenic alopecia, highlighting its phytosterols' role and lack of side effects but reports no new clinical results.
225 citations
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July 2007 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study, patients informed about finasteride's potential sexual side effects reported a significantly higher occurrence of these side effects, suggesting a nocebo effect.
151 citations
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review concluded that oral finasteride for men and topical minoxidil for both genders have the most evidence supporting their effectiveness and safety for treating androgenetic alopecia.
81 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the classifications, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for female pattern hair loss, but reports no clinical results.
71 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” This study found that oral finasteride was more effective than 5% topical minoxidil in treating mild to severe androgenetic alopecia in males, with both treatments deemed effective and safe over 12 months.