5 citations,
July 2016 in “Canadian Urological Association journal” Hair loss in women linked to higher sexual dysfunction risk.
4 citations,
February 2009 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Testosterone patches can modestly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women not on estrogen therapy.
3 citations,
October 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Testosterone Replacement Therapy can improve sexual health in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on its long-term effects.
3 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of psychosexual health” Women with PCOS often have sexual problems, and treating these issues early can improve satisfaction and reduce healthcare costs.
1 citations,
August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
1 citations,
February 2008 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride's sexual side effects may be due to nocebo effect.
July 2024 in “Reproductive health of woman” Girls conceived via assisted reproductive technologies show early puberty signs and larger ovaries.
Participating in Sexual Orientation Change Efforts may increase the risk of suicide for sexual minority individuals.
March 2023 in “Zdorov'â čolovìka” Certain medications can reduce sexual desire and function, especially in women.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Flibanserin's effectiveness for low sexual desire in premenopausal women may vary based on hormone levels, with normal hormone levels showing better responses.
February 2012 in “European Urology Supplements” Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting sexual side effects in young males.
48 citations,
July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
44 citations,
July 2004 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss has minimal impact on sexual function.
39 citations,
January 2012 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Finasteride may cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but they are reversible and affect less than 2% of men.
31 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin problems can be linked to sexual abuse, requiring careful medical and psychological evaluation.
30 citations,
July 2009 in “Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes” Cyproterone acetate effectively treats sexual disorders by reducing sexual functions and is generally well-tolerated.
13 citations,
July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Pediatric dermatologists need to understand the unique skin health needs of LGBTQIA youth to provide better care.
12 citations,
September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
11 citations,
August 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.
11 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride safely treats hair loss without harming sexual function.
11 citations,
October 2015 in “Dermatology and therapy” Finasteride doesn't negatively affect sexual function in Indian men with hair loss.
8 citations,
October 2021 in “The international journal of risk and safety in medicine” The document sets criteria for diagnosing long-term sexual dysfunctions caused by certain medications.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “Physiology & Behavior” Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.
3 citations,
September 2015 in “PubMed” Most men stopped using the hair loss treatment not because of sexual side effects, but because they didn't see positive results.
2 citations,
March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
1 citations,
December 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Many different biological, psychological, and social factors can cause sexual dysfunction in American women.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Post-finasteride syndrome can cause lasting sexual, physical, and mental health issues with limited treatment options.
June 2024 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” Finasteride can cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and lasting psychiatric and sexual issues.
February 2024 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Flibanserin shows promise for treating male sexual dysfunction but has side effects like insomnia and fatigue.
March 2023 in “Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media” Beards and long hair may affect how attractive someone is to the opposite sex.