Estradiol blood test on fin. Doctor dont want to give me the test. Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/12/2023
The user has been taking 0.5 finasteride for 10 months and wants to repeat blood tests, including estradiol. However, their doctor is reluctant to test estradiol, arguing it's typically low in men, and the user is considering seeking a second opinion.
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