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Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.

The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.

Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.

Finasteride reduces the need for prostate surgery but may increase the risk of depression and persistent sexual side effects.

Finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.

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

Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.

Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.

5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.

Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.

α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.

Dutasteride safely treats hair loss without harming sexual function.

Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.

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

Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.

Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.

Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.

Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.

Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.

Changes in skin bacteria can affect hair loss and new treatments targeting these bacteria may prevent balding without sexual side effects.

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

Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.

5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.

The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.

Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.

Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.

Long-term medication for enlarged prostate might not clearly affect the timing or outcomes of later surgery.

Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.