research Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
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research Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
research Negative Impact of Testosterone Deficiency and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy on Metabolic and Sexual Function in Men
Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research Sexual Side Effects of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Finasteride and Dutasteride: A Comprehensive Review
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual problems like impotence and low libido.
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 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.
research Female Sexuality and Common Sexual Dysfunctions: Evaluation and Management in a Primary Care Setting
Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.
research Are Hand Preference And Sexual Orientation Possible Predicting Factors For Finasteride Adverse Effects In Male Androgenic Alopecia?
Hand preference and sexual orientation may predict finasteride side effects in male hair loss.
research Sexual Function and Depressive Symptoms in Young Women With Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.
research Body Image and Sexual Interests in Adolescents and Young Adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Adolescents and young adults with Prader-Willi syndrome show a range of sexual interests and behaviors.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Effects of Oral Finasteride on Hormone Profile, Reproduction, and Sexual Function
Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.
research Sexual Problems of Men With Androgenic Alopecia Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
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.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Depression in Finasteride Users for Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Serious Concern or Red Herring?
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
research Effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Sexual Interest, Function, and Behavior in HIV-Positive Men
Testosterone replacement therapy significantly improved sexual interest and function in HIV+ men.
research Assessing Dutasteride-Associated Sexual Dysfunction Using the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Dutasteride is linked to a higher chance of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger males and the elderly.
research Sexual Dimorphism Following In Vitro Ischemia in the Response to Neurosteroids and Mechanisms of Injury
Male tissue has more cell death than female tissue after ischemia, and some neurosteroids only protect female cells.
research Practical Geriatrics: Maintaining Sexual Health After Menopause
Maintaining sexual health after menopause is possible with patient approaches, hormone supplements, and therapy, despite needing more research.
research Sexual Function in Women with Androgen Excess Disorders: Classic Forms of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.
research Psychosocial Impairment as a Possible Cause of Sexual Dysfunction Among Young Men With Mild Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Crowdsourcing Web-Based Study
Young men with mild hair loss who experience significant social and emotional distress are more likely to have sexual problems.
research Disproportional Signal of Sexual Dysfunction Reports Associated with Finasteride Use in Young Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis of VigiBase
Finasteride use in young men with hair loss is linked to sexual dysfunction.
research The Conception and Evaluation of Sexual Health Literature
The document concludes that better research methods are needed in men's sexual health to provide stronger evidence and improve patient care.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride: Could They Be Permanent?
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual side effects, but more research is needed.
research Sexual, Physical, And Overall Adverse Effects In Patients Treated With 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.
research To Study Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in a Fragile X Carrier Female Successfully Treated with Local Testosterone Application
Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.
research HPA Axis Variation and ACEs: Childhood Sexual Trauma Is Associated With Lower Hair Cortisol in Adulthood
Childhood sexual trauma, especially between ages 5-7, is linked to lower cortisol levels in adult hair, suggesting long-term stress response changes.
research Letter to the Editor: Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride use may cause sexual dysfunction; more research needed.
research Sexual Desire in a Sample of Married Egyptian Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Married Egyptian women with PCOS have lower sexual desire compared to those without PCOS.
research Sexual Dysfunction, Including Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Elevates the Distress of Sexual Pain in Iranian Women with Infertility
PCOS increases sexual pain distress in infertile women.