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- Title
Persistent sexual side effects of finasteride: could they be permanent?
- Authors
Irwig, Michael S
- Abstract
Finasteride has been associated with sexual side effects that may persist despite discontinuation of the medication. In a clinical series, 20% of subjects with male pattern hair loss reported persistent sexual dysfunction for ≥6 years, suggesting the possibility that the dysfunction may be permanent. These subjects also reported a wide range of symptoms including changes in cognition, ejaculate quality, and genital sensation. Other medications have been associated with irreversible neurological effects, such as phenothiazines with tardive dyskinesias.
- Publication
The journal of sexual medicine, 2012, Vol 9, Issue 11, p2927
- ISSN
1743-6109
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02846.x