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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride
A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.
community Blood Results (UPDATED) TOTAL T 1279 ng/dL- 2 Yrs on Fin / 1.5 Yrs on Dut
The user has been using a hair loss treatment regimen including RU58841, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but still experiences hairline recession and fatigue despite high testosterone levels. They are considering adjusting their dutasteride dosage due to concerns about libido and energy levels.
community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage
A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.
community Help me interpret my bloods
The user is concerned about high prolactin levels and low testosterone levels after stopping finasteride for three weeks. They are considering resuming finasteride but are worried it might further increase prolactin levels.
community Is this how regrowth begins? Tiny little blond hairs on my vertex 50th day - Dutasteride 0.5mg + Minoxidil 2mg
Tiny blond hairs on the vertex may indicate early hair regrowth from using dutasteride and minoxidil. Consistent treatment is advised, with potential for thicker hair over time, but a hair transplant might be needed for significant results.