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2. Does Finasteride Cause Side Effects? Doctors Explain. - AOL

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   It can also cause some side effects. How does finasteride help with hair loss? Finasteride is a class of medication known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, Dr. Rossi says.

3. Finasteride - Wikipedia

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   [15] [16] It may also hide the early symptoms of certain forms of prostate cancer. [14] Finasteride was patented in 1984 and approved for medical use in 1992. [17] It is available as a generic medication. [18] In 2022, it was the 73rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 9 million prescriptions. [19] [20]

4. Can Finasteride Lower Testosterone? (& Other Potential Side ...

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   Finasteride can cause side effects just like any other drug. But changes in testosterone levels are probably not to blame for any changes in function you might experience from the use of finasteride.

5. How to Treat Hair Loss without Post-Finasteride Syndrome Risk

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   Post-finasteride syndrome or PFS refers to a range of physical, and mental health symptoms associated with the use of finasteride as a treatment for hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

6. 5α-Reductase inhibitor - Wikipedia

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   Sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, and reduced ejaculate, may occur in 3.4 to 15.8% of men treated with finasteride or dutasteride. [19] [27] This is linked to lower quality of life and can cause stress in relationships. [28] There is also an association with lowered sexual desire. [29]

7. Testicular atrophy - Wikipedia

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   As the testicles are involved in testosterone and sperm production, the signs and symptoms of testicular atrophy overlap with those related to infertility or low testosterone levels. [1] In a prepubescent person with testicular atrophy, there may be underdevelopment of secondary sex characteristics (e.g. lack of penis growth). [2]

8. How Does Propecia Work For Hair Loss? Everything You ... - AOL

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   If you’re starting to lose your hair and want to stop it from getting worse, your healthcare provider may suggest using Propecia — either on its own or with a topical treatment like minoxidil.

9. Is Topical Finasteride Effective? What to Expect Before Starting

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   Topical finasteride treats hair loss the same way as oral finasteride — by blocking the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT, which means DHT can’t shrink hair follicles and stop new ...