0.25mg Fin every day, 2 months status report 3/8/2022
A user reported increased shedding and some side effects like ball ache and potential watery semen after taking 0.25mg of finasteride daily for two months, but noted a high sex drive and considered the shedding a possible sign of new hair growth. Other users discussed dosage differences, with some suggesting starting with a smaller dose and monitoring effects, while others shared their experiences with no shedding or hair growth yet.
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