Picogram Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma and Semen by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Atmospheric-Pressure Chemical-Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Finasteride and Nizoral shampoo with Ketoconazole are used for hair loss treatment. Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) is recommended over Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for more accurate DHT testing.

User experienced good results with topical finasteride, noting reduced DHT and increased testosterone. They plan to revert to a lower dosage after observing slight libido reduction.

A 26-year-old has been using finasteride for over two years, initially at 1.25mg daily and later at 5mg weekly, resulting in stable hair condition with some regrowth and minimal side effects. The user reports high libido and a protein and vegetable-heavy diet, with initial watery semen as the only side effect.

A user noticed watery semen and decreased volume after a week of using finasteride and asked if taking Zinc, pygeum, and lecithin supplements would affect finasteride's effectiveness. The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride and potential supplements to counteract them.

A user has been taking finasteride for 7 months and is experiencing watery semen as the only side effect. They are considering taking zinc supplements to improve this condition.

The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sperm, including potential side effects like decreased ejaculate volume and total sperm count. Users share experiences and concerns about fertility tests before and after starting finasteride.