May 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that circulating testosterone affects baseline sex differences in voiding function in C57BL/6J mice, with prostate lobe mass having a lesser impact.
163 citations
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November 1976 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This study found that adults with sickle cell anemia exhibited androgen deficiency due to primary testicular failure, and there was a significant correlation between erythrocyte zinc levels and serum testosterone.
September 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, micro-CT analysis revealed that severe hypospadias in finasteride-induced rats was associated with varying levels of preputial blood circulation, impacting potential surgical approaches.
January 2025 in “Investigative and Clinical Urology” This study found that after 12 weeks of taking the trial product SHPro®, participants reported improvements in prostate symptom scores and erectile function, with confirmed safety.
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May 2001 in “Human reproduction update” This review discusses the role of genetic mutations and environmental endocrine disruptors in insufficient androgen action, which can result in conditions like hypospadias, cryptorchidism, and micropenis, during male fetal development.
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April 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” This article reviews the commonality of androgenic alopecia in men over 30 and the use of finasteride, without reporting new research findings.
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March 2004 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, researchers used a hypospadiac rat model to demonstrate abnormal genital development, similar to human penoscrotal hypospadias, highlighting the model's value for studying penile growth and differentiation.
October 2022 in “Endocrine journal” In this study of male patients with 46,XY 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency, DHT therapy was effective in achieving penile enlargement during infancy, while testosterone replacement therapy proved more beneficial during puberty, possibly due to increased conversion to DHT.
April 2026 in “Research Square” This study found that COVID-19 infection disrupts spermatogenesis, alters testicular cell populations, and may impact male fertility by causing long-term changes in testicular function and reduced sperm quality, as observed even in patients who have recovered from the acute phase of the infection.
October 2023 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study reported no association between higher serum testosterone or dihydrotestosterone levels and the incidence or progression of lower urinary tract symptoms in asymptomatic or symptomatic men in the REDUCE trial, challenging the belief that elevated androgens contribute to these symptoms.
9 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Andrology” This article reviews the management of excessive pre-ejaculate, highlighting case reports where 5-α-reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride and dutasteride, led to symptom resolution in patients reporting distress due to this condition.
May 2007 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride lowers PSA levels in men, certain factors increase testicular cancer risk, and current guidelines for penile cancer may lead to unnecessary surgeries.
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March 1993 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Finasteride affects male rat genitalia development, causing abnormalities during specific pregnancy days.
March 2024 in “The journal of sexual medicine” This case study observed that in four middle-aged men with ejaculation disorders, therapy with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) alone or combined with recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (rFSH) improved sexual desire, semen volume, and various other symptoms, although some experienced elevated estradiol levels and hair loss.
August 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that Finasteride at doses of 5 mg or higher may reduce the expression of key spermatogenesis biomarkers, potentially impacting male fertility in mice.
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May 1996 in “Endocrinology” This study found that the androgen precursors DHEA and androstenedione stimulated androgen-sensitive parameters in the sebaceous glands of the skin in castrated male hamsters.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” This case study reported that after removal of an interstitial cell tumor from a ruffed lemur, the animal experienced improved coat quality and a return to normal behavior without signs of cancer spread.
June 2021 in “Archives of Advances in Biosciences” This study suggests that finasteride at doses of 5 mg/kg BW or higher may adversely affect spermatogenesis and male fertility in NMRI mice.
This study suggests that the negative impact of high-dose Finasteride on male reproductive function may be mitigated by concurrent administration with TU.
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June 2024 in “Parasites & Vectors” This study provides insights into how chronic T. gondii infection might affect testicular tissue and suggests a potential impact on male fertility.
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September 1971 in “Metabolism, clinical and experimental” In this study, patients with testicular feminization syndrome showed limited anabolic responsiveness to dihydrotestosterone, potentially due to reduced affinity of nuclear receptor sites for androgenic steroids rather than defective testosterone conversion.
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March 2022 in “Laboratory Animal Research” This study suggests that a mild intramuscular dose of botulinum toxin improved spermatogenesis and sperm parameters in ageing mice.
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December 2009 in “Developmental Neurobiology” In this study, the authors concluded that androgens, but not estrogens, strictly mediate the maintenance of neuromuscular morphology in the spinal nucleus of the bulbocavernosus in adult rats.
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April 2009 in “Andrologia” This case study reports that hormonal imbalances in a young boy with precocious pseudopuberty returned to normal after the removal of a testicular interstitial cell tumor, with normal spontaneous puberty following.
February 2020 in “Definitions” This study found that finasteride treatment may decrease contraction of seminal vesicle tissue and alter some semen parameters in male rabbits.
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May 2003 in “Toxicological Sciences” This study found that prenatal exposure to finasteride in rats led to permanent changes in developmental endpoints like anogenital distance and nipple retention, which were predictive of further reproductive tract malformations.
This study found that finasteride reduces microvascular density and VEGF expression in the seminal vesicle tissue of rats.
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December 2019 in “in Vivo” This study found that administering testosterone to ovariectomized female rats decreased endometrial tight junction complexity and expression of specific proteins, potentially affecting embryo implantation.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.