Bloodwork after 8 months on finasteride, is this normal? Update 4/20/2024
A user on finasteride for 8 months shared bloodwork results showing increased testosterone and estradiol levels, with concerns about high LH. Responses advised monitoring for symptoms but noted levels are within reference ranges.
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