Can aromatase inhibitors make dutasteride/finasteride useless? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/4/2024
The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and side effects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.
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