GW Professor Published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, “Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Thoughts Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Side Effects”

Michael Irwig, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was featured in Fox News to discuss his new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, titled "Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Thoughts Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Side Effects." The story was also covered on CBS News, NBC News, ABC News, LA Times, Huffington Post, Fox 35 News (Orlando), PsychCentral, Live Science, My Health News Daily, eMaxHealth, Science Blog, Counsel & Heal, MSN NZ, RedOrbit, Medical Xpress and DoctorsLounge.

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