research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
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research Potential Adverse Effects of Long-Term Testosterone Therapy
Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
research LY191704: A Selective, Nonsteroidal Inhibitor of Human Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Type 1
LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
research Combined Oral Contraceptives Promote Androgen Receptor And Estrogen Receptor Alpha Upregulation In The Female Prostate (Skene’s Paraurethral Glands) Of Adult Gerbils (Meriones Unguiculatus)
Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
research Doxazosin and Finasteride Alone or in Combination: The PREDICT Study
Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
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 Side Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
research The Effect of 5-Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome – Does It Really Exist?
Post-finasteride syndrome's existence is uncertain; more research needed.
research Saw Palmetto and Finasteride in the Treatment of Category-III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
research WS PRO 160 I 120 mg (A Combination of Sabal and Urtica Extract) in Patients with LUTS Related to BPH
WS PRO 160 I 120 mg effectively treats urinary symptoms from BPH with good safety and tolerability.
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 Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
research A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Investigate the Effects of Finasteride Combined with a Biodegradable Self-Reinforced Poly L-Lactic Acid Spiral Stent in Patients with Urinary Retention Caused by Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
research Pharmacokinetic Interaction Between Finasteride and Terazosin, but Not Finasteride and Doxazosin
Finasteride interacts with terazosin, but not doxazosin; caution needed.
research Plasma Androsterone/Epiandrosterone Sulfates as Markers of 5α-Reductase Activity: Effect of Finasteride in Normal Men
Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research UV Spectrophotometric Method for Determination of Finasteride in Bulk and Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
The method measures finasteride accurately and cheaply using UV light.
research The Effect of St. John's Wort on the Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Biliary Excretion of Finasteride and Its Metabolites in Healthy Men
St. John's wort increases finasteride metabolism, reducing its effectiveness; use caution when combining them.
research Simultaneous Determination of Finasteride and Tamsulosin in Combined Dosage Form by Using RP-HPLC Method
Method accurately measures finasteride and tamsulosin in combined drug form.
research UV Spectrophotometric Method for Simultaneous Determination of Finasteride and Tamsulosin in Combined Dosage Form
Researchers developed a quick and accurate method to measure finasteride and tamsulosin in tablets.
research Factors Driving Unique Urination Phenotypes of Male and Female 9-Week-Old C57BL/6J Mice
Testosterone significantly affects urination differences between male and female mice.
research Tamoxifen for Flutamide/Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia
Tamoxifen effectively treats gynecomastia without causing impotence.
research Effect of Finasteride Particle Size Reduction on Its Pharmacokinetic, Tissue Distribution, and Cellular Permeation
Smaller finasteride particles increase effectiveness in treating hair loss.
research Hormonal Treatment for Male-Pattern Hair Loss: Implications for Cancer of the Prostate
Finasteride treats hair loss but may affect prostate cancer detection.
research Factors Associated With Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: A Scoping Review
Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.
research Hair Loss in Men and Women: Medical and Surgical Treatments for Androgenic Alopecia
The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.