Evaluation of Men on Finasteride

August 1996 in “ PubMed ”

Gerard Gormley

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Studysummary This article discusses the documented benefits of finasteride for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting the need for monitoring due to its effects on serum PSA levels; it reports no adverse impact on prostate cancer detection.

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community Is this insufficient reduction of DHT while being on fin for 5 years?

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Finasteride helps with hair loss by lowering DHT levels in the scalp, which is more important than blood DHT levels. If finasteride is not effective, consulting a doctor or considering switching to dutasteride may be advisable.

community Does everything that reduces DHT block 5ar?

46 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride is the most effective treatment for reducing DHT and addressing hair loss compared to fish oil and saw palmetto. Topical treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil are also discussed, but finasteride remains the most effective option.

community Testosterone and Estradiol levels on 1 mg/day dutasteride

43 upvotes 11 months ago

A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth and improved libido after using finasteride and dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects. He plans to reduce dutasteride dosage when trying to conceive and has been using topical minoxidil since 2015.

community 5 alpha reductase type 1 is in brain tissue producing the main endogenous gabaergic allopregnanolone, not 2. How can finasteride as a 5ar2 lower that?

27 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about their effects on neurosteroids and potential side effects like depression. Alternatives like topical estrogen and lifestyle changes are considered, with varying opinions on mental health and hair regrowth.

community Testosterone's Role In Androgenetic Alopecia

1 year ago

DHT is essential for androgenetic alopecia, not testosterone. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride reduce DHT, halting hair loss.

community Testosterone increased after six months of finasteride

12 upvotes 3 months ago

A 23-year-old male experienced an increase in testosterone levels after taking 1 mg of finasteride daily for six months, with no significant side effects reported. Users discussed how finasteride inhibits DHT, leading to increased testosterone, and debated the psychological versus physiological effects of the medication.

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research Evaluation of Men on Finasteride

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research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors/Finasteride

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This study found that after 12 months of treatment with 5 mg of finasteride, patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia showed reduced prostate volume, DHT and PSA levels, and improved urinary flow rates and symptoms.