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.
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride may be linked to health risks like fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dry eye disease, and potential kidney disease. Some users believe the risks are low and the medications are generally safe.
A 29-year-old male has been using finasteride for hair regrowth but is experiencing sideeffects like low libido and emotional changes, possibly due to high estrogen levels. Suggestions include weight loss, consulting an endocrinologist, switching to topical treatments, or trying dutasteride.
RU58841 may cause heart-related sideeffects like palpitations and chest pain, though evidence is mostly anecdotal. Users report mixed experiences, with some stopping due to sideeffects and others using it without issues, but concerns about its safety and sourcing remain.
A user is experiencing sideeffects like less hard erections and sensitive nipples while on finasteride, with bloodwork showing high prolactin levels. They are seeking suggestions to address the prolactin issue.
Dutasteride is reported to have fewer sideeffects than Finasteride, with some users experiencing higher libido and fewer sexual sideeffects on Dutasteride. However, individual responses vary, and some users find Finasteride more tolerable.
The conversation discusses using supplements like zinc, L-Arginine, and ginseng to counteract finasteride sideeffects like lower libido and lack of morning erections. Users share their experiences with finasteride, noting varied sideeffects and the use of additional supplements like ginkgo and fish oil.
The conversation discusses sideeffects of finasteride, including low libido and potential gynecomastia, with some users mocking fear-mongering while others share personal experiences. The original poster mentions using finasteride, peppermint oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and Pennzoil, and considers saw palmetto as an alternative.
Finasteride users discuss potential sideeffects, including Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS), with varying opinions on its legitimacy and impact. Some users report sideeffects like changes in semen consistency and reduced pre-ejaculate, while others emphasize the rarity and reversibility of sideeffects.
The potential risks of long-term use of Dutasteride and how it may be linked to elevated liver enzymes, cholesterol levels, and decreased testosterone. Alternative treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841 were also discussed.
Finasteride can cause sexual sideeffects, and reducing porn and masturbation may help improve sexual function. Some users experience persistent issues even after stopping finasteride.
Users discuss using RU58841 with finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss, noting reduced itching and effective results. Some users report no sideeffects, while others experience sideeffects with dutasteride.
The user experienced fatigue, brain fog, and dizziness after taking Dutasteride for hair loss, suspecting it might be a side effect. They plan to consult a doctor and get blood work done, while others in the conversation discuss potential cognitive effects and compare Dutasteride to Finasteride.
Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected sideeffects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar sideeffects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.
The user experienced high estradiol levels and sideeffects after stopping finasteride and is concerned about whether these hormonal imbalances are temporary. They are seeking advice on reversing the condition without starting new treatments due to hypersensitivity to finasteride.
Finasteride and dutasteride can stop hair loss and improve skin, with some users experiencing increased libido and harder erections. However, some report sideeffects like softer erections and brain fog.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride, including anxiety and libido issues, and is currently using topical minoxidil and microneedling. They are considering trying dutasteride but are concerned about potential sideeffects.
RU58841 caused chest tightness, throat irritation, and headaches, leading the user to stop its use. The user plans to restart with a lower dose if symptoms fully disappear but remains cautious due to anxiety and sideeffects.
Some users have experienced good hair regrowth with estradiol, cyproterone acetate, spironolactone, and bicalutamide, but these treatments may cause feminization and other sideeffects. It's advised to consult a doctor before using these treatments, as they can lower testosterone and have significant risks.
Finasteride can cause sideeffects like erectile dysfunction and decreased libido, possibly due to increased estradiol from testosterone aromatization, especially in those with higher body fat. Sideeffects vary widely and may also be influenced by genetic factors or neurosteroid inhibition.
A young man experiencing sideeffects from finasteride, such as brain fog, reduced libido, and gynecomastia, is seeking advice on whether to continue the treatment or quit. Suggestions include reducing the dosage, trying topical treatments, switching to dutasteride, or addressing hormonal imbalances with medication.
Finasteride's potential sideeffects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in sideeffects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.
Finasteride is commonly used for hair loss, with mixed experiences regarding sexual sideeffects. Some users report no issues, while others experience difficulties, but many find increased confidence and libido.
A user experienced negative sideeffects, including low libido and lack of motivation, after using finasteride for hair loss and felt better after stopping it. Others shared similar experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, while some reported no sideeffects, showing varied individual responses.
Finasteride can increase total testosterone and potentially raise estrogen levels, leading to sideeffects. Biotin in combined tablets can falsely elevate thyroid hormone levels in blood tests.
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 sideeffects of finasteride and potential supplements to counteract them.
The conversation discusses the sideeffects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of sideeffects and the role of individual biology.
Dutasteride is used for hair regrowth, with some users experiencing sideeffects like reduced libido, changes in semen consistency, and emotional effects. Some users report positive hair regrowth results, while others experience issues like gynecomastia and fat accumulation.
Finasteride can affect hormone levels, potentially causing symptoms like puffy nipples and testicular pain, and may result in elevated prolactin and high testosterone. The user is seeking interpretation of these changes after taking finasteride.
People discussed their experiences with anti-androgens for hair loss, mentioning sideeffects like chest pains with RU58841 and skepticism due to lack of safety data, while considering Fluridil as a potential addition to treatment. Some users expressed reluctance to use these chemicals.