Testosterone plummet after starting fin Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/1/2026
Finasteride is unlikely to cause a drop in testosterone; it typically increases it by preventing conversion to DHT. The testosterone level drop is likely due to timing of injections or other factors, not finasteride.
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