Dutasteride Hormone Roller Coaster - Testosterone down, then up, then level, then estrogen up Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/7/2023
Dutasteride effectively stops hair loss but can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction, muscle mass changes, and testicle shrinkage. Adjusting the dosage may help manage these side effects, but long-term health effects remain a concern.
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