Propecia Sexual Dysfunction May Be Tied to Hand Dominance
By Michael Carlin
The most recent study of Propecia sexual side effects suggests that a man’s dominant hand preference may play a role in whether he experiences Propecia sexual dysfunction from taking the generic version of Propecia (finasteride).
The study, led by Ion G. Motofei and several other international biomedical experts, hypothesized that because hand dominance is correlated with psychological and physiological differences (including hormonal effects, cognitive style, and sexual orientation) that taking the generic form of Propecia could affect whether and how sexual side effects are experienced. The study was designed to alert patients to the potentially different effects that Propecia can have on right versus left handed individuals.
Thirty-three sexually healthy men participated in this Romanian study. The patients reported data about their sexual functioning over the span of a month by using a standardized method for measuring erectile dysfunction known as the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). The patients also self-assessed their sexual functioning before and after taking Propecia for male pattern baldness.
The researchers noted that sexual desire, orgasmic function, erectile function, and overall satisfaction reports differed depending on the group. On most scales right handed men showed reduced sexual function more often than left handed men. These results suggest that the sexual side effects of finasteride may be different for right handed men than left handed men.
Studies Suggest Propecia Side Effects May be Permanent
This study adds to the long list of research that has found that Propecia is tied to sexual dysfunction. Although Merck warned that Propecia users that side effects may include some reduction in sexual function, Propecia lawsuit plaintiffs are now suing Merck because they claim that the percentage and severity of the side effects were seriously underestimated by Merck.
Another well-known study of Propecia by Dr. Michael S. Irwing showed that side effects of Propecia lasted long after the participants had stopped taking the drug. In addition to sexual side effects 36% of research participants taking Propecia reported severe depression. In this study 44% of users also reported suicidal thoughts compared to only 3% of users who took a placebo.
So many Propecia sexual side effects lawsuits have been filed that the sexual dysfunction lawsuits were consolidated in the Eastern District of New York to help facilitate the adjudication and settlement of the Propecia lawsuits. The Propecia lawsuit plaintiffs generally allege that the drug caused permanently decreased sex drive or erectile dysfunction.
If you or your loved one was harmed by taking Propecia visit the Propecia Loss of Sex Drive, Sexual Dysfunction Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. Find out if you are eligible for a Propecia class action settlement today.
