Testicular pain/discomfort....how long will this last? (29/m) Question 6/25/2017
A user experienced testicular pain after taking finasteride for hair loss and considered lowering the dose to 0.25mg to manage side effects. They also considered adding minoxidil to their routine while seeking advice on whether to continue or stop finasteride.
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