Post-Androgen Deprivation Syndrome
Diverse substances capable of anti-androgenic endocrine disruption including 5alpha reductase inhibitors, isotretinoin, serotonergic antidepressants, saw palmetto extract and concentrated phenolic compounds marketed as health supplements are causing a severe syndrome in some consumers. The administrators of propeciahelp have provided a literature review and mechanistic hypothesis to inform further clinical research.
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New publication reports penile vascular abnormalities in the majority of Post-Finasteride Syndrome patients
In a newly released publication, a clinical study at the Baylor College of Medicine reported penile vascular abnormalities in the majority of PFS patients.
Androgen-driven COVID-19 pandemic and the Post-Finasteride Syndrome
An emergent theory, based on the androgen receptor-dependent activation for the transcription of transmembrane protease serine 2, could suggest covid-19 outcomes differ in PFS patients compared with the general population.
A word on Covid-19
Dear members, As you are all aware the world has entered a very uncertain period due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The novel coronavirus is presenting a serious challenge to the healthcare systems of advanced countries, and the safety of the…
A Post-Androgen Deprivation Syndrome: A literature review
Some patients develop persistent and severe multisystemic health problems following exposure to the 5 alpha reductase inhibitor finasteride. Serious and permanent harm is not correlated positively to exposure and can follow as little as one dose. This has been termed…
New publications focus attention on devastating consequences of PFS
Two new publications centred on PFS have been published, and serve to highlight many of the urgent challenges faced clinically and scientifically in adequately addressing the condition. Finasteride and Suicide: A postmarketing case series Writing in Dermatology, Professor Irwig carefully…
Round-up of 2019 – We Got Good Work Done Together
2019 was an important year for Propeciahelp.com and our forum contributors. Here’s a quick round-up of our three key achievements: Relaunch of Propeciahelp.com We’ve gone from a website largely dormant and with low use of the forum – to a revamped website,…
Latest Research
- Finasteride Use Is Associated with Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results from the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Events Reporting System.
Finasteride Use Is Associated with Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results from the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Events Reporting System. Skinmed. 2020;18(3):146-150 Authors: Gupta …