January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride's link to health issues like male breast cancer, infertility, and prostate cancer needs more research through placebo-controlled trials to confirm.
January 2022 in “Archivos españoles de urología”
June 2020 in “Vestnik urologii” 8 citations
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May 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” 2 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 1 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry” 1 citations
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June 2020 in “The Journal of Urology”
May 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”
May 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” 11 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” 2 citations
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July 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”
May 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
May 2023 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”
January 2016 in “日本性機能学会雑誌”
January 2016 in “日本性機能学会雑誌”
January 2021 in “Translational Andrology and Urology”
May 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”
April 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”
September 2018 in “The Journal of Urology”
81 citations
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May 2015 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual, emotional, and cognitive issues, with varying severity.
58 citations
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July 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.
17 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
16 citations
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December 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Markers” Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.
September 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced post-finasteride syndrome symptoms after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.
July 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.
6 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride can cause side effects, some lasting after treatment ends, and may lead to severe depression or suicidal thoughts.
31 citations
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
14 citations
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March 2017 in “Sexual Medicine” Finasteride side effects in young men may be linked to specific gene variations.
13 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.