research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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30 / 107 results research Is Tadalafil Associated With Decreased Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events or Venous Thromboembolism in Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms?
Tadalafil may reduce the risk of major heart events and blood clots in men with urinary symptoms.
research Treatment of Actinic Cheilitis with Ingenol Mebutate Gel: Experience in Four Patients
Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Could Reverse the Proliferation of BPH Epithelial Cells Induced by CD8+ T Cells in Low Androgen Condition
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors like tadalafil can reduce cell growth in BPH caused by CD8+ T cells in low androgen conditions.
research Finasteride-Associated Suicide and Depression in Men Treated for Hypogonadism and Impotence
Finasteride alone increases suicide risk, but combining it with other treatments reduces this risk.
research Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men Prescribed Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Large Single Center Observational Cohort Study
Finasteride for hair loss increases risk of sexual dysfunction in young men.
research Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
research Gray-Scale Ultrasound to Assess Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men
Gray-scale ultrasound effectively detects erectile tissue fibrosis in young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride.
research Clinical Improvements in Erectile Function and Mood in Hypogonadal Men Treated with 4.5% Nasal Testosterone Gel (Natesto)
Natesto nasal gel improves erectile function and mood in men with low testosterone within 30 days.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Men Exposed to 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Finasteride, or Dutasteride
Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
research Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: What’s New in Medical Treatment?
New drugs and combination therapies are improving treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms.
research Wider Clinical Applications of Fumaric Acid Esters: A Useful Option in Psoriasis Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Finasteride for hair loss in young men may significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Comment on 'The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Possible Etiological Mechanisms and Symptoms'
Some men experience persistent sexual, neurological, and psychological symptoms after stopping finasteride, but evidence of permanent damage is inconclusive.
research Study of QuantiFERON’s Conversion/Reversal Phenomena in Patients with Psoriasis During Biological Treatment
Young men taking finasteride for hair loss have a higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Sexual Dysfunction in Subjects Treated with Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis
Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
research Repurposing Existing Drugs for COVID-19: An Endocrinology Perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
research The Effects of Lovastatin on Conventional Medical Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms with Finasteride
Lovastatin doesn't improve lower urinary tract symptoms treatment.
research The 2018 Revision to the Process of Care Model for Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction
The 2018 update to the ED care model added a new severity score and stressed a detailed evaluation of both physical and psychological aspects.
research The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Clinical Manifestation of Drug-Induced Epigenetics Due to Endocrine Disruption
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
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 The Use of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Alopecia
Caffeine shows promise for treating some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Medical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are main treatments for BPH, with new support for phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and beta-3 agonists.
research The Persistent Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Used in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia on Men’s Health
Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause lasting sexual, physical, mental, and vascular health issues in men, even after stopping the medication.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Urologic Conditions: An Early Call for Composition Reporting
The conclusion is that future trials should report specific details about the PRP composition to better understand its effects on urologic conditions.
research Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients Taking Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy
Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
research Prostatic Irradiation-Induced Sexual Dysfunction: A Review and Multidisciplinary Guide to Management in the Radical Radiotherapy Era (Part III on Psychosexual Therapy and the Masculine Self-Esteem)
Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research The Men's Training Cup Keep Training: A Masturbation Aid Improves Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time and Erection Hardness Score in Patients Unable to Delay Ejaculation
The Men's Training Cup Keep Training masturbation aid may help delay ejaculation and improve erectile function.
research Male Sex Hormones in Andrology Today
Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.
research Comment on ‘Androgenetic Alopecia Is Associated with Increased Scalp Hardness’: Role of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors?
Drugs like PDEI may help hair disorders like AGA.