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community Does anyone get blood tests while taking Finasteride to ensure thing are working appropriately (e.g. DHT is decreasing and estrogen isn't increasing significantly)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 upvotes 8 months ago

People are discussing the use of finasteride for hair loss and the importance of hormonal blood testing to monitor effects like changes in DHT and estradiol levels. Some users also mention using minoxidil and the potential side effects of estradiol, such as gynecomastia, especially at higher doses.

community Dutasteride experience and blood work results 1 1/2 years later

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 8 months ago

The user shared their experience with dutasteride for hair loss prevention, noting side effects like muscle weakness and brain fog, and observed increased testosterone levels. They recommend starting with a low dose and adjusting based on individual needs and blood work results.

community Vitamins Deficiency and blood works result

in Treatment 2 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about a user planning to start minoxidil treatment and considering increasing zinc intake to improve testosterone and libido. They are concerned about potential hair loss due to increased testosterone and are advised to consider magnesium supplementation and the effects of DHT if not on finasteride or dutasteride.

community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

in Chat 2 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

community Pre-Finisteride DHT & Hormone Blood Panel

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses the cost and insurance coverage of a comprehensive hormone and DHT blood panel for hair loss, with a focus on finasteride treatment. The user seeks a cheaper alternative to a $700 panel recommended in a video.

community What are all the blood work that can be checked for potential causes of hair loss?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about potential causes of hair loss and treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with a focus on checking for vitamin deficiencies and conditions like Lichen Planopolaris. It also discusses the skepticism around certain tests and the success of hair transplants.

community Should i seek further blood tests given my levels?

in Finasteride 98 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing low libido and mood swings after starting a low dose of topical finasteride. They are considering further blood tests to investigate low testosterone levels and other hormonal factors.

community Starting Musely Hair Pill Bloom+

in Product 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user switched from Hims topical finasteride and minoxidil to Musely Hair Pill Bloom+, which includes minoxidil, dutasteride, and other vitamins, and noticed new hair growth but also experienced lower blood pressure. Another user ordered a minoxidil-only pill.

community Sharing my blood results after 4,5 months of dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and is experiencing fewer side effects with dutasteride, though some scalp itching has occurred. Blood tests show elevated testosterone and estrogen, low DHT, and normal liver and cholesterol levels, leading the user to feel confident in the long-term benefits of dutasteride for hair regrowth.

community Should I Get Blood Tests to Verify That DUT Is Working? And Is There an Interaction with Quercetin?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses whether to get a blood test to check DHT levels while using Dutasteride for hair loss and concerns about Quercetin's potential interaction with Dutasteride. It concludes that testing DHT isn't necessary unless no effects are seen, and the small amount of Quercetin in a multivitamin likely doesn't interfere with treatment.

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