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    Glossary Sexual Dysfunction

    difficulty in achieving satisfaction during sexual activity

    Sexual Dysfunction, also known as Sexual Disorder or Sexual Performance Issues, refers to a problem that prevents an individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction during sexual activity. This can include issues such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, lack of sexual desire, or difficulty achieving orgasm. These problems can be caused by a variety of factors, including physical conditions, psychological issues, or a combination of both.

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    1. The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer and Depression Korean Journal of Urology · 2014 · 75 citations
    2. Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Suicidal Ideation in Young Men Treated with Low-Dose Finasteride: A Pharmacovigilance Study Pharmacotherapy · 2015 · 69 citations
    3. Sexual dysfunction in subjects treated with inhibitors of 5α-reductase for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis International Journal of Andrology · 2017 · 66 citations
    4. Assessing finasteride-associated sexual dysfunction using the FAERS database Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2017 · 24 citations
    5. Sexual Dysfunction Related to Drugs: a Critical Review. Part V: α-Blocker and 5-ARI Drugs Pharmacopsychiatry · 2015 · 15 citations
    6. Inhibitors of 5α-reductase-related side effects in patients seeking medical care for sexual dysfunction. PubMed · 2012 · 13 citations
    7. Sexual dysfunction in men taking systemic dermatologic medication: A systematic review Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2019 · 11 citations
    8. The Use of Stromal Vascular Fraction in the Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunction: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies Sexual medicine reviews · 2018 · 11 citations
    9. Persistent sexual dysfunction and depression in finasteride users for male pattern hair loss: a serious concern or red herring? PubMed · 2014 · 10 citations
    10. Assessing dutasteride-associated sexual dysfunction using the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2017 · 7 citations
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    1. Androsterone as a Neurosteroid Replacement Strategy for 5α-Reductase Inhibitor–Associated Sexual and Affective Dysfunction Reddit · 15 Jul 2026
    2. Publication concludes finasteride is a associated with a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction. Reddit · 9 Mar 2026
    3. Sexual Dysfunction in Those with Androgenetic Alopecia on Dutasteride Versus Finasteride Reddit · 18 Jun 2025
    4. PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering Reddit · 30 Apr 2022
    5. Oral fin -> topical, shedding like hell Reddit · 27 Apr 2026
    6. Does 2.5 mg of Dutasteride daily really make a substantial difference vs. 0.5 mg daily? If so, why? I thought you just pissed all the excess out, anyway. I’d like some direct user experience, please, especially if you tried one vs. the other. Reddit · 10 Apr 2026
    7. Excuse me sir, would you like to hear a word about the greatest achievement in human history, finasteride? Reddit · 25 Jan 2026
    8. Has anyone here been on finasteride for longer than 10 years? If so, have you had any major issues with the medicine please share your experience and how long you have taken the medicine. Reddit · 11 Dec 2025
    9. Can we stop fear mongering with finasteride Reddit · 7 Oct 2025
    10. Finasteride - impact on Neurosteroids, which yes, \are important and not a garbage hormone Reddit · 24 Jul 2025
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    1. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    2. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
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