research May Patients Receiving 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Be at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Complications?
Men on 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors might have worse COVID-19 outcomes.
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research Inhibition of Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase with Finasteride: Sleep-Related Erections, Potency, and Libido in Healthy Men
Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
research Merck Offers Money Back Guarantee on Finasteride
Merck will refund the cost of the drug finasteride if it doesn't improve symptoms within six months or if the patient needs surgery within two years.
research High Real-World Medication Adherence and Durable Clinical Benefit in Medicare Patients Treated with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Older patients sticking to their prostate medication saw lasting health benefits.
research Clinical Relevance of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Metabolism in Women
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
research US Food and Drug Administration Warning Regarding Finasteride and Suicidal Ideation: What Should Urologists Know?
Urologists should screen for mental health issues before and during finasteride treatment.
research Chronic Exposure of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor in Young Male Rats Induces Metabolic Disturbance and Depressive-Like Behaviors
Long-term use of a drug for hair loss and prostate issues can cause metabolic problems and depression-like behavior in young male rats.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Prostatic Disease
5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
research SRD5A2 Expression Is a Predictor of Response to Finasteride in the MTOPS Trial
Higher SRD5A2 expression predicts better response to finasteride in treating urinary symptoms.
research Blockade of Androgen Markers Using a Novel Betasitosterol, Thioctic Acid, and Carnitine-Containing Compound in Prostate and Hair Follicle Cell-Based Assays
The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
research Long-Term Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and the Risk of Male Breast Cancer
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research The Pathophysiology of Delayed Ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation is a complex issue caused by psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors, requiring a holistic treatment approach.
research Trapa Bispinosa Roxb. Pericarp Extract Exerts 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity in Castrated Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Model Mice
Trapa bispinosa Roxb. extract may help reduce prostate size and cell growth in BPH.
research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer, and Depression
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
research Finasteride and the Uncertainties of Establishing Harms
Finasteride's potential harms are hard to accurately measure.
research Comments Concerning the Real Risk of Sexual Adverse Events Secondary to the Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
research Finasteride and Male Breast Cancer: Does the MHRA Report Show a Link?
No definitive link between finasteride and male breast cancer, but further research is needed.
research A Comment on the Post-Finasteride Syndrome
The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.
research Clinical Application of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.
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 Critical Analysis on Characterization, Systemic Effect, and Therapeutic Potential of Beta-Sitosterol: A Plant-Derived Orphan Phytosterol
Beta-sitosterol has potential health benefits but needs more research to fully understand its effects and improve its use in treatments.
research Prostate Cancer Incidence Among Finasteride and Alpha-Blocker Users in the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial
Finasteride might lower the risk of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade cancer, while alpha-blockers might reduce high-grade cancer risk.
research Aphalangia Possibly Linked to Unintended Use of Finasteride During Early Pregnancy
Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Case Control Study
Hair loss linked to prostate enlargement; stress and family history important factors.
research A Regulatory Perspective on Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Modelling
The document concludes that PK/PD modeling is important for determining the safe and effective dosages of drugs.
research PNU 157706, A Novel Dual Type I and II 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
PNU 157706 is a more effective treatment than finasteride for conditions caused by DHT, like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
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 Synthesis of Phenanthridin-3-One Derivatives: Non-Steroidal Inhibitors of Steroid 5-Alpha-Reductase
New chemicals were made that can block an enzyme linked to hair loss, prostate growth, and acne.
research Synthesis and In Vitro Evaluation of 4-Substituted N-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-Oxo-4-Androstene-17β-Carboxamides as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Antiandrogens
The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
research Combination of an Antiandrogen and a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor: A Further Step Towards Total Androgen Blockade?
Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.