What do you think of this study on the NZ propecia site? Do you think that the Propecia side effects everyone talks about are all pschological?
http://www.propecia.co.nz/things_to_know.html
Recent results from research conducted at the University of Bologna in Italy showed there was no statistical difference between men taking PROPECIA and men taking a placebo (dummy) pill in terms of erectile dysfunction, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction or overall sexual satisfaction.
The researchers, led by Professor Tosti took a fresh look at the incidence of sexual adverse effects in men taking PROPECIA. To evaluate the men they used the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction (IIEF) questionnaire, an established measure of male sexual function. The IIEF questionnaire has previously been used to measure the efficacy of v***** (sildenafil, Pfizer Laboratories) and other drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction.
They surveyed 236 men taking PROPECIA, and compared their answers with those of 236 men of similar age (18-47 years) who were not taking PROPECIA.
Statistical analysis showed no differences between scores obtained from the questionnaires, showing that the sexual and erectile function of men taking PROPECIA did not significantly differ from that of men the same age who were not taking PROPECIA.
Taking PROPECIA significantly lowers levels of DHT in serum, prostate and scalp, and also produces a slight increase in testosterone levels. As testosterone (but not DHT) is responsible for sexual function after puberty, administration of PROPECIA is not theoretically expected to induce sexual dysfunction.
http://www.propecia.co.nz/things_to_know.html
Recent results from research conducted at the University of Bologna in Italy showed there was no statistical difference between men taking PROPECIA and men taking a placebo (dummy) pill in terms of erectile dysfunction, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction or overall sexual satisfaction.
The researchers, led by Professor Tosti took a fresh look at the incidence of sexual adverse effects in men taking PROPECIA. To evaluate the men they used the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction (IIEF) questionnaire, an established measure of male sexual function. The IIEF questionnaire has previously been used to measure the efficacy of v***** (sildenafil, Pfizer Laboratories) and other drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction.
They surveyed 236 men taking PROPECIA, and compared their answers with those of 236 men of similar age (18-47 years) who were not taking PROPECIA.
Statistical analysis showed no differences between scores obtained from the questionnaires, showing that the sexual and erectile function of men taking PROPECIA did not significantly differ from that of men the same age who were not taking PROPECIA.
Taking PROPECIA significantly lowers levels of DHT in serum, prostate and scalp, and also produces a slight increase in testosterone levels. As testosterone (but not DHT) is responsible for sexual function after puberty, administration of PROPECIA is not theoretically expected to induce sexual dysfunction.