Thought I should share progression of my hormone levels over time Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/16/2024
The user shared their hormone levels over time while using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. They experienced a significant drop in DHT levels but continued to lose hair, hoping for better results in the future.
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