Here is the announcement of a seminar on PFS, which will take place in Trieste, Italy. Of course, 40 organized it behind the scenes.
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Where: Aula Magna dell’Ospedale di Cattinara (Trieste, Italy)
When: September 16th
Prof. Carlo Trombetta announces a seminar on Post-Finasteride Syndrome on September 16th in Trieste.
Prof. Michael S. Irwig of George Washington University will participate and present the first study on persistent sexual effects on young males who were prescribed finasteride for hair loss.
The urology clinic of Trieste, in collaboration with the Department of biological sciences of University of Udine and with the Pharmacology Center of Aviano, has started a complex research project in order to shed light on the Post-Finasteride Syndrome.
Finasteride is a popular drug used to fight hair loss in young males and to treat urinary disturbs in patients affected by hypertrophic prostititis. This molecule blocks an enzyme, 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone into its active form, dihydrotestosterone.
Scientific literature reports that the assumption of this drug can determine, in 5%-6% of the cases, reversible sexual side effects, such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation problems. In some patients, these sides persist even after suspending the treatment. Some of these people may even experience a worsening of their situation and some other experience other symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, and modification of the secondary sexual characteristics. This determines a drop of these men’s quality of life.
This clinic profile has been described by many researchers as “Post-Finasteride Syndrome”. As of today, the etiopathogenic mechanism is unknown, although all symptoms seem to be linked to a deficit in androgen levels.
The purpose of this meeting is to spread awareness and knowledge within the medical community about this problem. Preliminary results achieved will also be presented. Finally, it can be a moment to exchange ideas and provide the basis of future collaboration among different researchers.
