research Steroids And Steroid-Like Compounds
Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
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research Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Men Exposed to 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Finasteride, or Dutasteride
Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
research MicroRNA Species in Follicular Fluid Associating With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Related Intermediary Phenotypes
Certain microRNAs in the fluid around eggs are linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and may help diagnose it.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
research An Observational Retrospective Evaluation of 79 Young Men with Long-Term Adverse Effects After Use of Finasteride Against Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
research Hair Growth: Focus on Herbal Therapeutic Agents
Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Sex-Bias in COVID-19-Associated Illness Severity and Mortality in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Male cancer patients have a higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 than female patients.
research Unilateral Gynecomastia Induced by Treatment With 1 mg of Oral Finasteride
Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
research Finasteride Induced Gynecomastia: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Finasteride for hair loss may cause gynecomastia; doctors should inform patients.
research Estimating the Contribution of the Prostate to Blood Dihydrotestosterone
The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.
research Androgen Antagonists in Androgen Target Tissues
Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Emerging Clinical Problem
Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.
research Topically Used Herbal Products for the Treatment of Hair Loss: Preclinical and Clinical Studies
Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Adverse Health Effects of Androgen Use
Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
research Platycladus Orientalis Leaves: A Systematic Review on Botany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology
The leaves of Platycladus orientalis have potential health benefits but require more research for safety and understanding how they work.
research Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Hair Regrowth Inhibition by Activating Androgen Receptor in C57BL6 Mice Simulates Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT stops hair regrowth in mice, similar to human hair loss.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
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 Finasteride and Erectile Dysfunction in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research PCOS in Lesbian and Heterosexual Women Treated with Artificial Donor Insemination
Sexual orientation does not affect the prevalence of PCOS or fertility rates in women undergoing artificial donor insemination.
research Novel Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: Shifting Paradigms, Current Concepts, Comparative Efficacy, and Safety
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.
research Topical Use of Systemic Drugs in Dermatology: A Comprehensive Review
Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research A Medicinal and Edible Formula YH0618 Ameliorates the Toxicity Induced by Doxorubicin via Regulating the Expression of Bax/Bcl-2 and FOXO4
The formula YH0618 can reduce the harmful side effects of the chemotherapy drug Doxorubicin and protect healthy cells.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
research Adverse Sexual Effects of Treatment with Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
research A New Label-Free Screen for Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Using LC-MS
Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.
research Sexual Dysfunction Related to Drugs: A Critical Review. Part V: Alpha-Blocker and 5-ARI Drugs
α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.