Will taking hair loss orals affect trt? 9/7/2026
Taking finasteride or dutasteride with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can increase testosterone levels by blocking its conversion to DHT, potentially raising estrogen levels. Users suggest monitoring for high estrogen symptoms and possibly using an aromatase inhibitor like anastrozole if needed.
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Finasteride has no effect on the user's estradiol levels, and body fat may influence aromatization. The user is on testosterone replacement therapy and uses everyday injections to manage high RBC count, with plans to measure DHT, DHEA-S, and pregnenolone levels.
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