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Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.

Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.

More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Finasteride doesn't harm male fertility or sperm quality, but may slightly reduce ejaculate volume.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

Medications have become the main treatment for enlarged prostate symptoms, replacing surgery and watchful waiting.

Ginseng is possibly safe but its effectiveness is unclear due to poor quality studies and mixed results.

Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.

Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily improves hair growth safely in men with hair loss.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.

Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

Black ethnicity, prior PSA tests, enlarged prostate, and family history increase prostate cancer risk; Asian ethnicity, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and less sexual activity or no children decrease risk.

The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.

Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.

Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.

Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.

5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.

Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.

The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.

Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.

PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.

Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.

A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.