The (Not So Hard) Truth About Hair Loss Drugs

Dr. Michael Irwig, assistant professor of Medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, discusses the survey he conducted into the sexual side effects of some hair loss drugs for men. More than 90 percent of men who use Propecia experienced decreased libido, decreased sexual arousal, and erectile dysfunction. There is no online version of this article available.

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