Fin after a year before and after Progress Pictures 12/29/2025
The user experienced positive hair growth results after a year of using finasteride, initially taking 1mg daily but switching to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule due to side effects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen. The side effects improved after switching to the reduced schedule, with normal erections returning within a month.
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