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The user experienced significant hair shedding despite long-term use of finasteride and minoxidil, considering switching to dutasteride and increasing minoxidil dosage. Suggestions included trying topical minoxidil and adding a topical antiandrogen, but avoiding RU58841.

A 31-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to oral Finasteride but reported dull orgasms as a side effect. Users suggested waiting for the body to adjust, reducing the dosage, or switching to topical Finasteride to manage side effects.

The user experienced continuous hair shedding for 16 months while on finasteride, with periods of improvement. They also used T Gel shampoo and noticed a reduction in hair loss symptoms after 18 months, including the return of their sex drive and normal hair texture.

The user is experiencing hair regrowth after three months using minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, ketoconazole cream, and a 1.5mm derma roller. They are considering reducing their finasteride dose due to decreased libido.

A user with high pre-finasteride estrogen levels is asking if they need to normalize their hormone levels before starting finasteride and whether they should postpone dermarolling until they begin finasteride. The user is 21.5 years old.

The user experiences severe side effects from finasteride and dutasteride, including low libido and anxiety, and is currently using oral minoxidil despite shortness of breath. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss, having tried pyrilutamide, fluridil, and RU58841 with no success, and are considering future treatments or a hair transplant.

A 20-year-old has seen no improvement in hair loss after 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, topical solutions, and microneedling. They express frustration and a loss of confidence due to the lack of results.

A user is concerned about the impact of topical dutasteride on sperm quality and potential long-term fertility issues. They are using microneedling with a 0.025% dutasteride solution and are seeking information on whether sperm parameters return to normal after stopping the drug.

The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

The user has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% spray for 19 months but continues to experience hair shedding and has not seen improvement with ketoconazole or tretinoin. They are considering a hair transplant in the future while maintaining current treatments.

A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.

The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for over three years without regrowth, despite reduced hair loss. They are hesitant to try oral minoxidil and dutasteride due to potential side effects and cost, and have not found success with tretinoin or microneedling.

User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.

The user has experienced a 9-month cycle of heavy shedding followed by 9 months of no shedding while on Finasteride for three years. They also use Spironolactone and oral Minoxidil but haven't noticed these affecting the shedding cycle.

User shared progress on hair regrowth after 4 months of Spironolactone and iron infusions for Androgenic Alopecia. They see some improvement but struggle with perception; others note significant improvement.

The user stopped finasteride for family planning but plans to restart it and is considering dutasteride. Users discuss the safety of finasteride during family planning, with some sharing experiences of having healthy children while on the medication.

A 20-year-old male is unsure how to interpret his bloodwork results and whether he should take finasteride for hair loss. His bloodwork shows borderline high levels of albumin and testosterone, and high progesterone, but normal levels of other hormones.

The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments for nearly a year without progress in hair regrowth, feeling frustrated and depressed. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, considering a scalp biopsy, and acknowledging that stopping hair loss might be the only achievable outcome.

A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

Managing estradiol levels while using finasteride. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

A user who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for one year with no results, and the replies discuss other treatments, including dutasteride, which is feared due to potential side effects.

The user started using finasteride at age 23, stopped at 30 to start a family, and resumed at 39 with minoxidil, seeing positive results both times. They successfully had four children after stopping finasteride, noting changes in sperm quality and some side effects upon resuming the medication.

Stopping treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or Dutasteride leads to hair loss reversal. Personal reasons, such as planning for a baby, can influence the decision to stop these treatments despite the known consequences.

Stopping finasteride and minoxidil can cause significant hair shedding, so they should be continued indefinitely. Concerns about finasteride affecting fertility or causing birth defects are mostly unfounded, but some stop for personal reasons.

The conversation discusses using Nutrafol products, Minoxidil, and considering Finasteride for hair loss treatment. The user is exploring natural supplements and other options due to low testosterone levels and concerns about Finasteride while trying to conceive.

The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on libido, with the original poster experiencing a significant decrease in sexual desire after starting the medication. Other users share similar experiences and suggest potential remedies, including Vitamin E supplementation and lifestyle changes like avoiding pornography.

The user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant due to lack of response to current treatments.

OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.

A user has been treating hair loss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hair loss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.

The user has been using finasteride for 15 months, minoxidil for 4.5 months, and estrogen monotherapy for 4.5 months. Their current regimen includes finasteride, minoxidil, alfatradiol, and estradiol gel.