The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sexual function, with many users reporting reduced libido and weaker erections despite continuing the treatment to prevent hair loss. Some users suggest checking hormone levels or switching to different dosages or treatments like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences regarding the severity of side effects.
Finasteride is preferred over dutasteride due to its longer history, more research, and FDA approval, despite dutasteride being more potent. Users report varied side effects, influencing personal treatment choices.
The post and conversation are about a user's progress in treating hair loss using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. The user expresses regret for not starting treatment earlier.
Two different experiences of using Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, which caused headaches that took around a week to subside in both cases. Other users offered insight into their own experiences with the treatment or suggested alternate treatments such as RU58841 and Minoxidil.
Finasteride stopped working for a user after 3 years, and they are considering switching to dutasteride. Other users suggest trying dutasteride, with some sharing positive experiences and additional treatments like minoxidil and RU58841.