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Etiopathology

A proposed explanation of lasting dysfunctions after use of finasteride or dutasteride

July 12, 2022February 24, 2022 by Montaigne

Men who previously took finasteride and dutasteride have reported sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression, cognitive problems and other dysfunctions which have continued long after stopping the drug. This paper proposes an explanation for how these dysfunctions may develop.

Categories Research Tags Etiopathology, PD-5ARI, Research

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