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research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon

May 2017 in “Urology and andrology”

Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.

research Effects on Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Gene Expression of Thai Rice Bran Extracts and Molecular Dynamics Study on SRD5A2

14 citations , April 2021 in “Biology”

Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.

research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: New Evidence on Benefits and Harms Beyond Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

December 2018 in “Actas urológicas españolas”

5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.

research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Men Exposed to 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Finasteride, or Dutasteride

50 citations , March 2017 in “PeerJ”

Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.

research Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors

2 citations , March 2018 in “Current Opinion in Urology”

5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, neurologic, endocrine, and cardiovascular side effects, but these are rare and usually stop after ending treatment.

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community No Improvement on Finasteride.

in Treatment 2 years ago

Attempting to treat hair loss with Finasteride, and other treatments such as Minoxidil, RU58841, and DUT were suggested.

community So Pyrilutamide has been postponed by one year. How likely is that to happen to GT20029

in Treatment 27 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the delay in the release of a new hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and speculates on potential safety concerns as a reason for the delay. It also mentions GT20029 as another future treatment option, with a release at least five years away, and touches on the avoidance of research chemicals due to uncertainty about their authenticity.

community Finasteride and fertility. Personal report.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 829 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride can affect sperm quality, but fertility usually returns after stopping it, as shown by a user who conceived four months after discontinuation. Some users successfully conceive while on finasteride, though some prefer to pause its use to minimize risks.

community Front page article at The New York Times (biggest circulation in the world) regarding notable results with oral minoxidil is a pretty big deal

in Minoxidil 3 years ago

This conversation discusses the potential benefits of using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with some users sharing their own experiences in taking the medications. Others express concerns about the safety of these treatments.