Just got my bloodwork done, should I worry?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/17/2021

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    The conversation discusses concerns about potential side effects, specifically gynecomastia, from taking 1mg of finasteride every other day for hair loss. Bloodwork results were shared, but more information was requested to provide advice.
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