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research Endocrine care of transpeople part I. A review of cross-sex hormonal treatments, outcomes and adverse effects in transmen

45 citations , March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.

research Finasteride

January 2004

Finasteride helps treat male hair loss but may lower sex drive.

research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review of disease pathogenesis

2 citations , July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

The cause of Frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of hair loss, is complex, likely involving immune responses and genetics, but is not fully understood.

research Sexual dysfunction in men taking systemic dermatologic medication: A systematic review

11 citations , March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.

research Patient characteristics associated with all-cause healthcare costs of alopecia areata in the United States

3 citations , March 2023 in “Journal of Medical Economics”

Middle-aged patients, those in the Northeast, with comprehensive insurance, extensive hair loss, or additional health issues, and young or older females face higher alopecia areata medical costs.

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community Been off Finasteride for two months, it definitely impacts sex drive.

in Finasteride 37 upvotes 6 years ago

Stopping finasteride increased sex drive for some, while others had no change or different side effects. Despite concerns, many continue using finasteride for its effectiveness in preventing hair loss.

community Hypothetically, if estradiol has been a "cure" for hair loss, could one apply estradiol topically and just take an estrogen blocker and/or testosterone to offset the systematic effects?

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical estradiol may help with hair loss but can have systemic effects, like reduced testosterone production. Using estrogen blockers can have negative side effects, such as joint pain and reduced sex drive.

community 6 Week Dut/Minox/Nizoral - Hair-loss Reversal Update.

in Is this regrowth? 186 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 6-week update on using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and Nizoral for hair loss, noting noticeable regrowth but experiencing side effects like lower sex drive and brain fog. The conversation includes suggestions for additional treatments and discussions about hair transplant costs.

community 2.5 Months on Dutasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 153 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced increased sex drive and financial cost after 2.5 months on Dutasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil. They advise starting treatment early to prevent hair loss and mention that side effects are minimal, with Dutasteride having a longer-lasting presence in the system compared to Finasteride.

community 18M: Side Effects After 3 Months on Topical Finasteride

in Finasteride 102 upvotes 11 months ago

An 18-year-old using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing side effects like delayed ejaculation and lower sex drive after three months. They are considering whether to continue with the treatment or adjust it, possibly switching back to minoxidil.

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