community Finasteride and manjuice: is yours watery?
A user has been taking finasteride for 7 months and is experiencing watery semen as the only side effect. They are considering taking zinc supplements to improve this condition.
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270-300 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dont know what the hell is going on.
The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.
community update 7moths Finasteride - 31M
The user has been using finasteride for 7 months, along with dermarolling, Nizoral shampoo, vitamins, and minoxidil spray and oral minoxidil. They experienced variable hair shedding and improvement, and are concerned about the normalcy and future of their hair condition.
community Here's a recommended bloodwork panel before starting Fin.
The conversation provides a detailed list of blood tests recommended before starting finasteride to establish a baseline for monitoring potential side effects. A shorter list is also provided for those with limited funds, and the user shares personal experience of using finasteride without issues for about nine years.
community Important blood values on Dut?
The conversation is about a user planning a blood test to monitor health while on hair loss treatments: Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride. Recommendations include testing for androgens, thyroid function, micronutrients, and basic health markers, with additional suggestions for PSA, prolactin, and estradiol.
community CHECKLIST: Blood and other test before starting treatment
Before starting hair loss treatment, it's suggested to undergo various blood and health tests to minimize side effects. The checklist includes tests for kidney function, liver enzymes, blood sugar, vitamins, hormones, and more.
community HMI 115 Phase 1 update: Changes to clinicaltrials.gov page
A Phase 1 update for the HMI 115 clinical trial, which involves 16 participants and is expected to end in July 2023; as well as changes to the recruitment process, including treatment protocols with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community 3 years worth of bloodwork on Finasteride
The user experienced a significant drop in libido and erectile issues after increasing their finasteride dosage, combining oral and topical treatments. They plan to take a break and resume using a lower concentration of topical finasteride to manage side effects.
community Progress photos - 33 male - 0.5mg oral dut once a day (9.5 months) - 2.5mg oral min twice a day (9.5 months) - 2% Nizoral shampoo twice a week (2.5 months) - 5% RU-58841 once a day (1 month)
A 33-year-old male shared progress photos after using 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily for 9.5 months, 2.5mg oral minoxidil twice daily for 9.5 months, 2% Nizoral shampoo twice a week for 2.5 months, and 5% RU-58841 once daily for 1 month. A commenter noted the impressive progress and inquired about the absence of dermarolling.
community Bayer says drug research focus no longer on women´s health ( They dismissed HMI-115 because of their focus on women´s health
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Bayer dismissed HMI-115 due to focus shift away from women's health.
community H as anyone done sperm/fertility test before and after staring finasteride?
The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sperm, including potential side effects like decreased ejaculate volume and total sperm count. Users share experiences and concerns about fertility tests before and after starting finasteride.
community 25f/Europe - Does anyone have leads on HT for women or knows of a woman who did it?
A woman experiencing severe hair loss since age 20 is seeking advice on hair transplants for women. Minoxidil hasn't worked for her, and she's considering shaving her head or getting a wig.
community 9 months big 3, 46 y/o. Adding RU
The person is using 1mg of finasteride daily, 2mg of minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling with a 1mm needle. They sometimes use topical minoxidil as well.
community I’ve been on oral finasteride/Proscar for 15 years. (AMA)
A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.
community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
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.
community Progress of a month. Will update. 0.5mg oral dut daily
The user is documenting their hair loss progress using 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily. They shared pictures and received encouragement.
community Decades Update: age 23 to 25 and age 39 to 41
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.
community 21F AGA - 4 month hair growth progress (Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, theradome LLLT, viviscal vitamins, PRP twice)
A 21-year-old female shared her 4-month hair growth progress using Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, Theradome LLLT, Viviscal vitamins, and PRP treatments twice. Commenters praised her progress and discussed other treatments like microneedling, but she noted her dermatologist advised against it due to potential scalp damage.
community Six month update: .5mg Dut, Min 5% foam, Olly hair gummies (all once daily)
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased density after six months of using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 5% Minoxidil foam, and Olly hair gummies daily. The user plans to discontinue the gummies, believing the medications are primarily responsible for the improvement.
community KX-826: My initial thoughts and observations on pyrilutamide...
The user tried pyrilutamide for hair loss and noticed reduced scalp itch and improved skin but stopped due to mild heart sensations. They plan to update after consistent use, noting improved sleep when applied at night.
community FtM: "Aggressive Regemin - Recovery From Norwood-6.5" Minoxodil/Estradiol valerate/Spironolactone. (What will happen in the worst case if CIS male go this way for a year?)
User "Ant1pal" shares progress pictures of hair regrowth using Minoxidil, Estradiol valerate, and Spironolactone. Users discuss potential side effects and the possibility of localizing estrogen to hair follicles for better treatment.
community 3 months oral min. 2month fin and hrt. 1x per week microneedling
A 29-year-old is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and microneedling for hair regrowth. They started balding at 20, worsened at 25, and are transitioning with testosterone blockers.
community 7 months - 7 months oral dutasteride 0.5mg, 5 months oral minoxidil 12.5mg - 34 year old male
Hair loss progress and treatments, specifically oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil.
community I'm 27 f with major hairloss, should my dermatologist be doing more?
A 27-year-old woman experiencing significant hair loss is using spironolactone, Nizoral shampoo, and betamethasone valerate. She questions the effectiveness of these treatments and whether she should seek another dermatologist.
community 8 month update. Topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, micro needling
User shared 8-month hair loss treatment progress using topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, and microneedling. They experienced watery semen as a side effect but saw significant improvement in hair growth.
community Results update - 4.5 months oral fin/topical min 1x per day.
The conversation is about someone's 4.5-month progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil once daily for hair loss. They shared their results with progress pictures.
community 2 years of Dutasteride. Not sure if I had proper MPB, or TE following drastic weight loss. But here it is (5 pics from then, and 6 from now).
User experienced hair thinning after losing 100 lbs and started Dutasteride treatment. They faced side effects like fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia but no erectile dysfunction.
community 7 months with dutasteride and topic Minox 5%
The conversation is about a user's positive progress with hair regrowth using oral dutasteride and topical Minoxidil 5% over seven months. The user reports no side effects and started experiencing significant hair loss in their early 20s.
community [AMA] 5-Month Progress Report: Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil Results.
Naepo's 5-month progress report detailing their journey of treating male pattern baldness with dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which has already resulted in an encouraging improvement in hair density. Others have responded with appreciation for the thorough report and asked further questions about Naepo's educational background.
community Got Blood Work Lab Results for hormones. Need some help analyzing hormone values for Fin
The user got blood work to check hormone levels before starting Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking advice on interpreting the results. They are considering hormone levels in relation to potential side effects of Finasteride.