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      community Testicular ultrasound is it necessary to do?

      4 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced increased testosterone and estradiol levels after starting finasteride for hair loss, leading his doctor to suggest a testicular ultrasound as a precaution. The user questions the necessity of the ultrasound, considering it potentially excessive, while others suggest it could be a useful precaution to rule out any issues.

      community High estradiol from finasteride

       3 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced high estradiol levels and side effects 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.

      community Finasteride with high estradiol levels

       7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old with high estradiol levels is considering starting finasteride for hair loss. They have an upcoming endocrinologist appointment to discuss whether they should proceed with the treatment.

      community My 6 month journey thus far... 47yo Male.

       421 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over six months using 1mg oral finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, along with weekly derm stamping. He reported no major side effects, improved prostate health, and increased vascularity, with hair texture changes and minor nasal congestion.

      community Aromatise inhibitor for finasteride-estrogen side effects?

       5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced mild side effects from 0.5mg finasteride daily, including increased estradiol and minor gynecomastia. They are considering taking a low dose of exemestane to reduce estrogen levels.

      community Progress: 1 year mtf hrt, 9 months Min/Fin

      in Transgender  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year on male-to-female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and nine months using minoxidil and finasteride. They noted a reduction in body hair and attributed much of the hair regrowth to the addition of minoxidil.

      community Oral Minoxidil Is Turning Me Into a Gorilla

       945 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is causing excessive body hair growth, including on the face, back, and shoulders, while not improving scalp hairline. Users suggest laser hair removal and switching to topical minoxidil to manage unwanted hair growth.

      community ftm (21) with hairloss, advice would be great

       8 upvotes 6 days ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride, for a 21-year-old FTM individual concerned about hairline recession. Users suggest finasteride and possibly topical minoxidil, while noting potential side effects like menstrual cycle return and brain fog.

      community Very high free testosterone on dut…

       9 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has high free testosterone and is still experiencing hair loss despite taking dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over three years. They are considering adding a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.

      community DHT Levels, Finasteride and Creatine

       9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced a decrease in DHT levels after starting finasteride and noted improved gym performance with creatine. They observed hair improvement and are considering adding more minoxidil to their routine.

      community Starting to de-age(resurrection)😁

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced better hair thickening results with a combination pill of oral minoxidil (3mg) and finasteride (1mg) compared to previous treatments with topical minoxidil and finasteride alone. They reported no significant side effects and expressed regret for not starting this treatment earlier.

      community 0.5 dutasteride + oral minox 2.5mg every day

       28 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil and finasteride to oral minoxidil and dutasteride, noticing hair regrowth and reduced hair loss after 75 days. They experienced slight body hair increase and initial pulse elevation, but no significant side effects.

      community Finasteride has started affecting me; please help.

       47 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced side effects like loss of libido and watery semen after starting finasteride for hair loss. Suggestions included adjusting the dosage, switching to topical treatments, or stopping the medication to see if side effects subside.

      community My turn to come out and show. I think it might be improving.

       422 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair density after starting 1mg finasteride in February and 2.5mg oral minoxidil two months ago, along with 10mg biotin daily. They initially used topical minoxidil but switched to oral due to application difficulties and have seen improvements without significant side effects.

      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

      community High E2 Estradiol normal DHT while been 6 months on Fin.

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is concerned about high estradiol and normal DHT levels after 6 months on finasteride and 4 months on weekly dutasteride, noticing hair thinning. They consider increasing dutasteride frequency and adding RU58841 to their regimen.

      community 23M Wierd blood test results after 7 months on finasteroid (1mg daily)

       5 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user experienced unexpected hormone test results after 7 months on 1mg daily finasteride, noting a decrease in estradiol despite expectations of an increase. Other users suggested that hormone responses can vary and that finasteride might still be effective if DHT levels are within range, while also mentioning factors like circadian rhythm and stress that could impact results.

      community [43M] 6 months topical .01%->.025% / 5% min

       7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old man shares his slow progress using low-dose topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair growth, along with scalp massages, microneedling, biotin supplements, and pumpkin seed oil. Another user suggests shaving and warns about potential infertility from finasteride, but the original poster remains optimistic, citing others' successful results.

      community Dutasteride mesotherapy help me !

       4 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced side effects like watery semen, erection problems, and decreased libido from finasteride, which resolved after stopping it. They are considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative, as advised by their dermatologist, and are concerned about potential side effects.

      community Progress update Finasteride 1mg, 6 months update (20M)l

       636 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old user reports thicker hair after 6 months of using 1mg oral finasteride. The user noticed significant improvement in hair styling and thickness, despite some remaining thinness.