5ari

8th Annual Meeting of the Androgen Society 2026 presentations from the top experts in the field! Dr. Michael Zitzmann Target organs of testosterone and its metabolites The Bifurcation of Testosterone: Amplification vs Aromatization The 5a-Reductase Distribution Map...

* Approximately 39% of PCPs were not aware of the suppressive effects of 5-ARIs on PSA and 63.5% were not sure or incorrectly answered when asked about calculating the corrected PSA of a patient who is taking 5-ARIs. Furthermore, nearly 80% were not sure or would not refer a patient who is...

Finasteride and dutasteride are 5-α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) used to treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA). This review evaluates the efficacy of 5-ARIs for the treatment of men with AGA and the potential adverse effects on reproduction including sexual dysfunction, infertility, and...

Finasteride and dutasteride, known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5ARIs), are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenetic alopecia. These drugs block the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, which affects the neuroendocrine system. They have potential applications...

ABSTRACT Recent literature connects 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) with neuropsychiatric adverse effects. Several clinical studies have indicated that former 5-ARIs users had a higher incidence of depressive symptoms and neuropsychiatric side effects than non-users. However, the...