43 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
28 citations,
November 2017 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Testosterone and its byproducts help support male sexual behavior through different pathways in the brain and body.
8 citations,
August 2018 in “Turkish journal of urology” Hair wrapped tightly around a boy's penis can cause serious damage if not treated quickly.
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December 2021 in “Pediatric investigation” Testosterone undecanoate safely and effectively increased penis size in male children with 5-alpha-reductase deficiency.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.
The document suggests that drugs for prostate issues might cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical health problems due to blood vessel damage in the penis.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” SHH protein helps nerve regeneration in hypertensive rats.
January 2020 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause lasting sexual, physical, mental, and vascular health issues in men, even after stopping the medication.
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.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Andrologia” Stem cell therapy affects 15 key genes in rats with diabetes-related erectile dysfunction.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Curēus” Using a laser to remove hair in the urethra after hypospadias repair is effective and minimally invasive.
April 2023 in “Clinical theriogenology” The dog's skin condition improved after removing a tumor that was causing hormone imbalances.
January 2021 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The document lists various skin conditions and structures named "corona" that are not related to the coronavirus.
May 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride treatment for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction.
176 citations,
June 2017 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.
45 citations,
April 2018 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.
24 citations,
July 2019 in “Reproductive Medicine and Biology” The review suggests new ways to classify ejaculation problems and recommends different treatments based on the type of issue.
5 citations,
July 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A man grew hair on his penis, which is not common, and needed surgery to remove it.
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August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Post-finasteride syndrome can cause lasting sexual, physical, and mental health issues with limited treatment options.
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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 12-year-old boy with PAIS successfully developed male characteristics using high-dose testosterone and anastrozole.
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
September 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is generally not considered precancerous, but there are exceptions.
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride for hair loss doesn't harm erectile function; weight loss and exercise improve it.
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July 1991 in “The Journal of Urology” Minoxidil works better than nitroglycerin for treating impotence with fewer side effects.
14 citations,
January 2004 in “BJUI” Finasteride can treat prostatic haematuria, but its use is controversial.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
June 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” Men with urinary symptoms are more likely to have erectile dysfunction, and there's a debate about research methods and authorship ethics.