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Media Stories Derek Blumke on finasteride and veterans Derek Blumke of the Grunt Style Foundation talks about taking finasteride himself, and about what he sees as overprescribing to US veterans. Read more → 
Media Stories Doug Bremner on Accutane, PAS and the brain Doug Bremner, a professor of psychiatry and radiology at Emory University, talks about his brain-imaging research on Accutane, and about PAS. Read more → 
Media Stories Joanna Moncrieff on serotonin and SSRIs Joanna Moncrieff, a professor at University College London and a consultant psychiatrist, talks about the serotonin theory of depression, SSRIs and PSSD. Read more → 
Media Stories Josef Witt-Doerring on the FDA and psychiatry Josef Witt-Doerring, a psychiatrist and former FDA medical officer, argues that US drug regulation is failing the people it is meant to protect. Read more → 
Media Stories Mayer Brezis on finasteride and drug regulation Mayer Brezis, a professor of medicine in Jerusalem, talks about his 2025 study of finasteride, which he says can cause psychiatric harm. Read more → 
Media Stories Yassie Pirani on the psychological toll of PSSD Yassie Pirani, a therapist and educator, talks about the psychological, emotional and physical toll of Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD). Read more → Older articles
Antidepressants with fewer sexual side effects? Finasteride warnings: MHRA, EMA and FDA Lexapro (escitalopram) sexual side effects How is PSSD diagnosed? PSSD in women: sexual side effects that last Topical finasteride: is it safer than the pill? What happens when you stop taking finasteride? Emotional blunting on antidepressants What the MHRA, EMA and FDA say about PSSD Which antidepressants are linked to PSSD? Do SSRI sexual side effects ever go away? Finasteride and the Yellow Card Scheme Dr. Will Powers on the Genetics of Post-Drug Syndromes Dr. Kenneth Peters on the First PFS/PSSD/PAS Summit Good Morning Britain: Robb Dixon on PFS They Wanted a Quick Fix for Hair Loss What CBC/Radio-Canada Uncovered About Finasteride Hemmeligheden bag Propecia (Finasterid) Could PFS and POIS Be Linked? Finasteride side effects and PFS on Reddit Post-Finasteride Syndrome - The Impacts of Propecia How Drugs Are Released Without Long-Term Safety Knowledge The Connection Between DHT Levels and Mental Health The Overlooked Importance of DHT and 5-Alpha Reductase The Dark Side of 5-Alpha Reductase (5AR) Inhibitors Finasteride (Propecia) and Depression Is Finasteride Safe? Understanding the Risks and Benefits Finasteride (Propecia) and Anxiety: An Overlooked Link Finasteride side effects: the serious risks What is Propecia? Understanding the Uses, Benefits, and Risks Finasteride-Induced Eye Toxicity: Serious Risks for Patients Introducing PAF: For Those Affected by Finasteride Gut Transit Time and Its Effect on Health Why Reporting Drug Side Effects Matters – A Guide for Patients EMA Investigates Finasteride’s Link to Suicidality - Potential for EU Ban Understanding the Risks of Hair Loss Treatments Genital numbness after antidepressants PSSD: Contributory Factors and Case Characterization PSSD: Understanding a Distressing Condition Risk of Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: A Retrospective Study Monthly Video Update - September 2024 The Potential Role of Estradiol (E2) Therapy in PFS The Risks of Buying Medication from Hims, Keeps, and Boots Epigenetic Effects of Citalopram Epigenetic Side-Effects of Common Pharmaceuticals Paroxetine and Sexual Dysfunction Understanding PSSD: The Hidden Risks of Antidepressants PFS and PSSD: similar symptoms, a possible link Finasteride from Hims, Keeps or Boots: side effects The Dark Side of Finasteride The Devastating Truth About a Popular Hair Loss Drug and PFS Altered SRD5A2 Gene Methylation in PFS Patients Androgen Levels and Semen Parameters After a 5-ARI Neuroactive Steroid Levels in PFS Patients Penile Vascular Abnormalities After Stopping 5ARIs Persistent Side Effects of 5-alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Gene expression changes in PFS: a 2021 study Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use Androgen Receptor Gene Variants and PFS Symptoms Finasteride: The Molecular Links to Side Effects Long-term finasteride and dutasteride side effects Androgen receptor gene length in PFS and hair loss Gut Microbiota Alterations in PFS Patients hCG as a potential treatment for PFS Adjusting Relationships After a PSSD Crash Coping with Social Isolation After a PSSD Crash Exercise and Diet: Cautious Steps Towards Managing PSSD Finding Support: Connecting with the PSSD Community How to Communicate with Family and Friends About PSSD I Think I Have PSSD—What Should I Do? Is Full Recovery from Post-Finasteride Syndrome Possible? Does PSSD go away? What recovery looks like Is Post-Finasteride Syndrome Real? Managing Sleep Issues After a PSSD Crash Managing Work and Professional Life with PSSD PSSD and Relationships: Navigating the Challenges Understanding the PSSD Crash Adjusting Social and Relationship Dynamics After a PFS Crash Dealing with Anxiety and Depression After PFS How to Approach Your Doctor About PFS How to Communicate with Family and Friends About PFS I Think I Have PFS - What Do I Do? Lifestyle Tips for Recovery After Finasteride Crash Managing Sleep Issues With PFS Managing Your Career After a PFS Crash PFS & Bloodwork: What Tests to Consider and Why Where to Find Peer Support for PFS Could Epigenetics Explain Post-Finasteride Syndrome? Is Post-Finasteride Syndrome Linked to Autoimmune Activity? The Milano Project: A Potential Path for PFS and PSSD Bipolar Androgen Therapy & Post-Finasteride Syndrome Hvad er Post-Finasterid Syndrom? (Danish) 2024 PFS Foundation Annual Address The Diagnostic Criteria for Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and Bone Loss Understanding the Risks of Propecia: Insights from Ted Schaeffer on The Peter Attia Drive Podcast New York Post: Propecia Users Claim Drug Causes Memory Loss, ED, Suicidal Thoughts PFS Foundation: Patients & Loved Ones Crying Out Join SIDEfxHUB: Volunteer to Support PFS and PSSD Advocacy Reuters: Lawsuit Seeks to Pull Propecia from the Market Reuters: Judge Unseals Merck Documents on Propecia The Epoch Times: Urgent Alert for Men Taking Finasteride Reuters: Court Let Merck Hide a Drug’s Risks Le Parisien: A Mother’s Fight After Her Son’s Suicide The Economist: Would You Risk a Breakdown to Cure Baldness? Parenting with PFS and PSSD Personal Journal Templates: A Tool for Coping with PFS and PSSD PFS Foundation: The Deadly Risks of Finasteride The Importance of Data: Understanding PFS and PSSD Join the SIDEfxHUB Forum: Your PFS Support Network Sexual Side Effects of Post-Finasteride Syndrome Brain fog after finasteride or SSRIs: PFS and PSSD Understanding and Managing Anhedonia in PFS and PSSD Why Reporting Propecia and SSRI Side Effects Matters The Origins of Propecia (Finasteride) What is PSSD? Understanding Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction Finasteride and suicidal thoughts: the warnings How Dangerous is Propecia? Understanding the Hidden Risks Propecia and Male Fertility Team Melcangi Launches the Milano Project on PFS A Warning About Finasteride's Mental Health Risks Investigating Genetic Factors in PFS Managing Post-Finasteride Syndrome Through Lifestyle Changes Post-Finasteride Syndrome: The Emotional Impact Post-Finasteride Syndrome - A List of Common Symptoms
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