Whether to wait for recovery or hop on it again Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/28/2021
User experienced side effects from topical finasteride, including penile pain and reduced sexual satisfaction, and is unsure whether to resume or avoid the treatment. They are seeking advice on whether tapering off the drug might help.
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