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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology”
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
January 2016 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia”
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.
Users are experiencing hair shedding after initial improvement using treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Shedding is seen as a sign of progress, but concerns arise when hair falls out again after a few months.
The user is using 5 mg of oral minoxidil, 1.25 mg of finasteride, and a dermaroller for hair loss, and plans to reduce the minoxidil dosage after a year. They have not experienced side effects like facial bloating and are considering the safety of long-term use.
The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.
The post is about a user's progress with using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. One user suggests that dermarolling may also be contributing to the positive results.