Future directions for PFS research should concentrate on elucidating specific causative factors, aiming to redefine PFS from a broadly symptomatic syndrome to a disease with a clear etiological basis, potentially leading to targeted treatment modalities. This endeavor is not only scientifically crucial but also addresses significant bioethical concerns raised by the current syndrome-based diagnosis. Moreover, patient experiences and symptoms must be treated with utmost respect and dignity, especially when causation remains uncertain.
—Post-Finasteride Syndrome: A True Clinical Entity? International Journal of Impotence Research: February 14, 2025