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PSSD Support What the MHRA, EMA and FDA say about PSSD Three medicines regulators have added persistent sexual dysfunction to SSRI labels. The FDA has not, and is being sued over it. Read more → 
PSSD Support Which antidepressants are linked to PSSD? The warning about persistent sexual dysfunction was added to every SSRI and SNRI, not to one drug. Here is the full list, and what we cannot tell you. Read more → 
PSSD Support Emotional blunting on antidepressants Around 46% of people on antidepressants report emotional blunting. The research shows it is separable from the depression itself. Read more → 
PSSD Support Do SSRI sexual side effects ever go away? Some people recover and some do not. The EMA changed SSRI labels in 2019 because sexual side effects can carry on after the tablets stop. Read more → 
PFS Support Finasteride and the Yellow Card Scheme If finasteride gave you side effects, you can tell the UK medicines regulator yourself. Here is how, which code to use, and what happens next. Read more → 
Scientific Research Dr. Will Powers on His Genetic Research Into Post-Drug Syndromes Robb interviews Dr. Will Powers at the PFS/PSSD/PAS Summit 2026 about the genetic patterns he's found after years of collecting data from people affected by PFS. Read more → Older articles
Dr. Kenneth Peters on Organising the First PFS/PSSD/PAS Medical Summit Good Morning Britain: Robb Dixon Speaks Out About Post-Finasteride Syndrome 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? Post-Finasteride Syndrome and 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 The Overlooked Link Between Finasteride (Propecia) and Anxiety The Serious Health Risks of Finasteride 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: A Key Factor in Shaping Health and Wellness 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 an SSRI PSSD - Exploring 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 The Similarities Between PFS and PSSD The Risks of Buying Propecia from Hims, Keeps, and Boots The Dark Side of Finasteride The Devastating Truth About a Popular Hair Loss Drug and PFS Androgen Levels and Semen Parameters in Men with Persistent Sexual Adverse Effects After Using a 5-alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Altered Methylation Patterns of the SRD5A2 Gene in PFS Patients Neuroactive Steroid Levels and Psychiatric and Andrological Features in Post-Finasteride Syndrome Patients Persistent Side Effects of 5-alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Study Reveals Persistent Penile Vascular Abnormalities and Severe Side Effects in Men After Discontinuing 5ARIs for Hair Loss Understanding the Genetic Basis of PFS Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use Exploring Androgen Receptor Gene Polymorphisms and Symptoms in Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) Exploring the Molecular Links Between Finasteride Use and Persistent Sexual Side Effects Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride Use Understanding the Genetic Factors Behind PFS Understanding the Gut Microbiota Alterations in Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) Patients hCG as a potential treatment for Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) Adjusting Relationships After a PSSD Crash Coping with Social Isolation After a PSSD Crash Exercise and Diet: Cautious Steps Towards Managing PSSD How to Communicate with Family and Friends About PSSD Finding Support: Connecting with the PSSD Community I Think I Have PSSD—What Should I Do? Is Full Recovery from Post-Finasteride Syndrome Possible? Is Full Recovery from PSSD Possible? Is Post-Finasteride Syndrome Real? Managing Work and Professional Life with PSSD Managing Sleep Issues After a PSSD Crash Understanding and Navigating Relationship Challenges with PSSD Understanding the PSSD Crash Adjusting Social and Relationship Dynamics After a PFS Crash Dealing with Anxiety and Depression After PFS How to Communicate with Family and Friends About PFS How to Approach Your Doctor About PFS I Think I Have PFS - What Do I Do? Lifestyle Tips for Recovery After Finasteride Crash Managing Your Career After a PFS Crash Managing Sleep Issues With PFS PFS & Bloodwork: What Tests to Consider and Why Where to Find Peer Support for PFS Could Epigenetic Changes Unlock the Mystery of Post-Finasteride Syndrome? Is Post-Finasteride Syndrome Linked to Autoimmune Activity? The Milano Project: A Potential Path to Treatment 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 PFS Foundation: Patients & Loved Ones Crying Out New York Post: Propecia Users Claim Drug Causes Memory Loss, ED, Suicidal Thoughts Join SIDEfxHUB: Volunteer to Support PFS and PSSD Advocacy Reuters: Group Sues to Have Hair-Loss Drug Propecia Pulled from Market Reuters: Judge Orders Merck Documents on Anti-Baldness Drug Propecia Unsealed Daily Mail: Urgent Alert for Men Taking Finasteride Reuters: Court Let Merck Hide Secrets About a Popular Drug’s Risks Le Parisien: A Mother’s Fight After Her Son’s Tragic Suicide After Taking Propecia 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: Tragic Case Highlights Deadly Risks of Finasteride The Importance of Data: Understanding PFS and PSSD Join the SIDEfxHUB Forum: Your PFS Support Network The Devastating Sexual Side Effects of Post-Finasteride Syndrome Understanding and Coping with Brain Fog in PFS and PSSD Understanding and Managing Anhedonia in PFS and PSSD The Importance of Reporting Side Effects of Propecia and SSRIs The Origins of Propecia (Finasteride) What is PSSD? Understanding Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction Propecia, Depression & Suicide How Dangerous is Propecia? Understanding the Hidden Risks Propecia and Male Fertility Team Melcangi Launches Milano Project to Advance PFS Research A Warning About Finasteride's Mental Health Risks Investigating Genetic Factors in Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) Managing Post-Finasteride Syndrome Through Lifestyle Changes The Psychological and Emotional Impact of Post-Finasteride Syndrome Post-Finasteride Syndrome - A List of Common Symptoms