Used finasteride 10 years ago and I still suffer from severe ED. I have blood test results attached Finasteride 11/21/2018
A user took finasteride for hair loss 10 years ago, stopped after a month, and has since suffered from severe erectile dysfunction (ED) and other symptoms. They shared blood test results seeking advice for their condition, and others discussed similar experiences with finasteride and related drugs.
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