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      community Is it bad to counter fin side effects with supplements?

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses using supplements like zinc, L-Arginine, and ginseng to counteract finasteride side effects like lower libido and lack of morning erections. Users share their experiences with finasteride, noting varied side effects and the use of additional supplements like ginkgo and fish oil.

      community Zero Progress on dutasteride :(

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  59 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is frustrated with minimal hair regrowth after using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and previously finasteride and topical minoxidil. Despite feeling discouraged, others suggest continuing treatment as progress can be slow and subtle, with some users noting visible improvement.

      community Finasteride not working (18M)

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 8 months ago
      An 18-year-old is concerned that finasteride hasn't stopped his hair loss after several months. Suggestions include giving it more time, combining it with minoxidil, and consulting a dermatologist.

      community 1 year and 2 months on fin and no regrowth

      in Chat  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has seen no regrowth after 1 year and 2 months on finasteride, despite increasing the dose, and is inquiring about the potential of future treatments like verteporfin and gt20029 for hair regrowth.

      community Very high testosterone and estradiol on finasterid 1 mg. Am I cooked?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 29-year-old male on 1 mg Finasteride for 3 months has experienced a significant increase in testosterone and estradiol levels, with no major side effects except slightly oilier skin and increased emotional sensitivity. The user is concerned about these hormonal changes and seeks advice, as their general practitioner is not knowledgeable about the issue.

      community Progressive insomnia (treatment-resistant) due to Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.

      community Finasteride affects both 5a reductase and 5b reductase

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and side effects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no side effects and further hair improvement.

      community Kintor 0.9% , save your money friends

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      Kintor 0.9% is not effective for hair regrowth or thickening and may cause testicle sensitivity. The conversation criticizes the hype around Kintor and discusses the ineffectiveness of pyrilutamide compared to other treatments like RU58841, finasteride, and minoxidil.

      community Testicular pain/discomfort....how long will this last? (29/m)

      in Question  5 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user experienced testicular pain after taking finasteride for hair loss and considered lowering the dose to 0.25mg to manage side effects. They also considered adding minoxidil to their routine while seeking advice on whether to continue or stop finasteride.
      M30. thoughts onswitching from oral to topical

      community M30. thoughts onswitching from oral to topical

      in General  67 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is considering switching from oral to topical treatments for hair loss due to side effects like watery semen and erectile dysfunction. They are currently using oral finasteride and minoxidil and are concerned about potential sexual side effects with topical use.

      community Low Estradiol while on 1mg Fin, what should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user on 1mg finasteride for a year has low estradiol levels but no significant symptoms, and others suggest monitoring without immediate concern. Some users discuss potential effects of low estrogen, like low libido, but the user reports no erectile dysfunction.

      community First 3 months on Propecia

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      The user experienced no major negative symptoms from Propecia but noted ball throbbing and emotional inertia. They also used Minoxidil and observed increased focus and prolonged moods.

      community who else just can't seem to take finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including anxiety and libido issues, and is currently using topical minoxidil and microneedling. They are considering trying dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.

      community Dependency on Minoxidil - what to do?

      in Transgender  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The individual is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat androgenetic alopecia with good results but is considering stopping due to concerns about long-term effects on the heart and potential hair dependency on the medication. They are also contemplating the impact of hair loss on gender dysphoria and considering the use of wigs as an alternative.

      community My experience with 1mg fin eod

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 30-year-old man shared his experience with finasteride, taking 1mg every other day, which led to sexual side effects and other issues, prompting him to stop the treatment despite initial hair improvement. He previously tried natural methods and minoxidil without much success and is now considering a buzzcut.

      community Doctors won't let me try bicalutamide or fin

      in Female  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include 200mg Spiro, bicalutamide, and finasteride. Endocrinologist advises against bicalutamide and finasteride due to potency and risks.

      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 Vitamins Deficiency and blood works result

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 11 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 Dutasteride and anal with partner

      in Satire  119 upvotes 2 months ago
      Using dutasteride anally as a hair loss treatment, with humorous and satirical comments on its effects and implications.