A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormonelevels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sexhormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.
Dutasteride effectively stops hair loss but can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction, muscle mass changes, and testicle shrinkage. Adjusting the dosage may help manage these side effects, but long-term health effects remain a concern.
A user shared their hormonelevels to gauge if they can use finasteride for hair loss without issues. Their hormonelevels are mostly within the reference ranges.
The user got blood work to check hormonelevels before starting Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking advice on interpreting the results. They are considering hormonelevels in relation to potential side effects of Finasteride.
The conversation discusses starting low-dose oral finasteride for hair loss, considering hormonelevels and potential side effects like gynecomastia. Suggestions include using DIM for estradiol, vitamin B6 for prolactin, and lifestyle changes to optimize hormone profiles before starting treatment.