Low Estradiol while on 1mg Fin, what should I do? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/11/2025
A user on 1mg finasteride for a year has low estradiol levels but no significant symptoms, and others suggest monitoring without immediate concern. Some users discuss potential effects of low estrogen, like low libido, but the user reports no erectile dysfunction.
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