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A user reports persistent sexual side effects three months after stopping finasteride, despite a healthy lifestyle and supplements. They express concern over the lack of libido and infrequent erections.

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.

A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hair loss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.

A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

A user discusses fighting hair loss without finasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum, stinging nettles, biotin, a boar bristle brush, and a derma roller. Replies suggest finasteride is necessary for effective hair loss prevention.

A 20-year old female experiencing hair loss, who has had normal blood tests and is currently using minoxidil as recommended by her doctor. She is asking if there are any other treatments she should consider.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Rogaine and Finasteride, with concerns about Finasteride's potential sexual side effects. Users share personal experiences, with some switching to Dutasteride for better results, and others reporting hair regrowth without side effects.

The conversation discusses the potential for developing a biologic "DHT sponge" to neutralize DHT in the bloodstream as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it could be more targeted and have fewer side effects than current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Concerns include the complexity, cost, and potential side effects of such a treatment, as well as skepticism about its feasibility and market interest.

The user is seeking advice on sourcing finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, as their doctors are unwilling to prescribe both finasteride/dutasteride and minoxidil simultaneously. They are also looking for sources of GHK-Cu and RU58841 in the USA, with suggestions including using services like Hims, ro.co, and Musely.

User considers making Zix topical solution with ethanol/alcohol for hair loss treatment. Asks if crushing b6 and zinc into stemoxydine is possible.

The user is using topical dutasteride, minoxidil, and spironolactone for hair loss, with positive results after adding spironolactone. Another user takes oral spironolactone, dutasteride, and finasteride, noting decreased libido but no major side effects.

The conversation is about adding a topical anti-androgen to a hair loss treatment regimen that includes dutasteride and oral minoxidil. The user is considering topical finasteride or dutasteride, Nizoral shampoo, KX-826, and topical spironolactone, while avoiding RU58841 due to safety concerns.

User added RU and pyrilutamide for hair growth and noticed more baby hairs. Others suggest sticking with fin and min, while some discuss the user's self-image and hair loss severity.

A user experienced initial side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction and emotional changes, but later noticed increased muscle mass and assertiveness. Hormonal tests showed elevated estrogen and prolactin levels, which slightly decreased over time; the user plans lifestyle changes to see if they help.

RU58841 helped regrow hairline without side effects for a bodybuilder using PEDs. The treatment included RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil, GKH-Cu, microneedling, and HGH.

Pyrilutamide is believed to be more effective than RU58841 and 1 mg finasteride in treating hair loss, with no systemic hormonal effects and the potential to block more than 31% of scalp DHT. It may also antagonize scalp testosterone due to its action as an androgen receptor antagonist.

A 26-year-old male is using a combination of clomiphene, minoxidil, tadalafil, bupropion, and lisdexamfetamine to address low testosterone, ED, depression, and focus issues. He seeks input on the safety and efficacy of this regimen, which also includes magnesium, zinc, and fish oil supplements.

Stemson Therapeutics has shut down, disappointing those seeking a hair loss cure. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed, with some users experiencing side effects and exploring alternatives like PP405.

A 24-year-old with hair thinning is using a regimen including dutasteride, RU58841, HGH, GHK-cu, and other compounds to protect and regrow hair. They are also incorporating a mild cutting cycle with testosterone propionate, anavar, and tirzepatide.

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.

User experienced high E2 levels after taking finasteride and sought advice on lowering E2 with supplements like Tonkat ali, Fadogia, and Boron. They also used DIM, zinc, and magnesium but avoided using an AI.

The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.

The conversation discusses a 20-year-old transgender female's one-year experience with hair loss treatments, including Estradiol HRT, oral Finasteride, Bicalutamide, and Cyproterone. Specific treatments used for hair loss are oral Finasteride and potentially Estradiol as part of hormone replacement therapy.

The conversation discusses the idea of naturally lowering testosterone levels to potentially reduce DHT and help with hair loss, though it is speculative and not tested by the original poster. Participants suggest using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or RU58841 instead, as they directly target DHT without reducing testosterone.

A 20-year-old is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride during a steroid cycle to better manage hair loss, then returning to finasteride afterward. They are concerned about the risks of post-finasteride syndrome from frequently changing medications.

Using DIM and Calcium D-Glucarate to reduce finasteride side effects. Discussion includes dosage, brand, and product effectiveness.

The user is using testosterone and finasteride to prevent hair loss and is considering adding Primobolan or Masteron, which are DHT-derivatives. They are seeking advice on their genetic risk for male pattern baldness and whether they can safely use these compounds without significant hair loss.

The conversation discusses concerns about potential cognitive and emotional effects of finasteride, with the original poster planning to monitor their cognitive performance while using the treatment. A user responds that most people do not experience cognitive shifts, though some report subtle changes.

Finasteride can cause gynecomastia due to hormonal imbalances, and using an aromatase inhibitor like anastrozole can help manage these side effects. It's important to work with an endocrinologist to address these issues safely.

Topical dutasteride may have limited absorption due to its higher molecular mass compared to finasteride, potentially affecting its efficacy in suppressing DHT locally. Microneedling might enhance dutasteride absorption, possibly offering stronger local DHT suppression with fewer systemic effects.