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Sexual Side Effects of Propecia

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Updated June 24, 2008

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Propecia:

Finasteride, trade name Propecia is a drug used to treat symptoms related to enlarged prostate as well as male pattern baldness. Propecia works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone. Propecia also has several possible sexual side effects, which likely result from a change in hormones.

Sexual side effects of Propecia may include::

  • Decreased libido
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Ejaculation disorder
  • Decrease in amount of ejaculate

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