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      community 13 Years on Fin, Losing Effectiveness, Started 0.5 Dut Once a Week, Getting Strange Nipple Sensitivity, Is This Something That Will Go Away? (Blood Test Results After 13 Years Included)

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      After 13 years on finasteride, OP is experiencing reduced effectiveness and has started taking 0.5 mg of dutasteride weekly, noticing nipple sensitivity as a side effect. OP plans to increase the dutasteride dosage and retest hormone levels, while others suggest adjusting the dosage or trying different forms of dutasteride.

      community Finasteride gyno experience and in dire need of advice

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.

      community Blood work results concerning ?? Finasteride

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced nipple sensitivity after taking 0.5 mg finasteride for 2.5 months, with blood tests showing increased testosterone and estrogen levels. He stopped finasteride temporarily and seeks advice to prevent gynecomastia.

      community Finasteride users: have DIM supplements worked for you?

       4 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user started finasteride and is experiencing fatigue and nipple tenderness. They are considering DIM supplements to manage elevated estrogen levels, and another user suggests these side effects may resolve in a month.

      community 4 weeks in (dutasteride only).

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user experienced hairline improvement after four weeks on 1.5mg dutasteride but had side effects like reduced libido and sensitive nipples. They plan to switch to finasteride to manage these side effects.

      community Your sides can very much come from minoxidil.

       6 upvotes 4 years ago
      Minoxidil may cause increased prolactin levels, leading to side effects like puffy nipples and chest tenderness. Users experienced these issues and considered stopping minoxidil while continuing or switching to other treatments like finasteride, microneedling, and supplements.

      community Finasteride influence on other hormones

       8 upvotes 5 years ago
      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.

      community 11 months of progress on 1.25 fin only.

       14 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user experienced improved hairline results after 11 months on finasteride, with no significant side effects except temporary nipple sensitivity. They are considering adding minoxidil for better results but are waiting for full effects from finasteride.

      community 7 months on Fin (0,5mg) and Min (2,5mg)

       27 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and improved hairline after 7 months on finasteride (0.5mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg). They reported minor side effects, such as nipple sensitivity, but no swelling in feet or legs.

      community First week on Fin. Experiencing some pretty uncomfortable sides.

       5 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced uncomfortable side effects, including loss of libido, brain fog, and nipple sensitivity, after starting finasteride for hair loss. They are considering stopping the medication due to concerns about gynecomastia and personality changes.

      community Progress going on 4 months on 15th of april

      in Is this regrowth?  27 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and regained confidence after using 1 mg finasteride and minoxidil twice daily. Initial side effects like weak erections and hard nipples resolved over time as the body adjusted.

      community 3 month progress on 0.5mg fin only - I think it’s saving me.

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male shares his positive progress using 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, noting initial side effects like sore nipples that resolved after adjusting the dosage. Other users discuss their experiences with finasteride, including effects on libido and the trade-offs of using the medication.

      community Hair loss journey from 01 24 to 06 25 / HT and 5ARI only

      in Progress Pictures  123 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male shares his hair loss journey, starting with a hair transplant in February 2024 and using finasteride, later switching to dutasteride in January 2025. He has not used minoxidil and is satisfied with the results, despite some side effects like temporary nipple pain and a spike in libido.

      community My 15+ Year Hair Loss Journey: DUPA, Recurrent Alopecia Areata, & different dosages of Min / Fin topicals - Advice needed on next steps.

       4 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been managing hair loss for over 15 years, using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and corticosteroids, while experiencing side effects and recurrent Alopecia Areata. They seek advice on progression and potential underlying conditions, questioning if their hair loss is due to an autoimmune issue beyond typical patterns.

      community Progress over 3 years of thinning

       216 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over three years using a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Initial side effects from finasteride subsided after switching to dutasteride, leading to improved hair density and thickness.

      community Fin/Min/Biotin Progress Pics and symptoms

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing progress in hair growth using 0.5mg Finasteride, 5mg Minoxidil, and 1mg Biotin daily but is also developing gynecomastia. They plan to continue the treatment for six months unless the side effects worsen.

      community Dutasteride might be saving me

       444 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and saw significant hair improvement after 7 months, with no side effects from dutasteride. They also switched from topical to oral minoxidil, which may have contributed to the positive results.

      community Help! Gyne after 20 years of taking Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  39 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 43-year-old experienced gynecomastia after 20 years of taking dutasteride and 7.5mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting an endocrinologist, checking hormones, and considering Nolvadex or DIM supplements.

      community Got Gynecomastia from Dutasteride, now what?

       7 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced gynecomastia after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and is considering stopping dutasteride or having surgery to remove the gland. They are advised to stop dutasteride, consider surgery, and explore medications like raloxifene or tamoxifen to manage symptoms.

      community Feminizing Hormons wet through the roof with Finasterid

       29 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user experienced increased estrogen levels after 11 months on finasteride, leading to concerns about feminizing effects. They plan to reduce the finasteride dosage and consider using an aromatase inhibitor to manage estrogen levels.

      community If you're worried that you're beginning to develop gyno on fin...

       32 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride can cause gynecomastia due to increased estrogen from reduced DHT conversion, which some users manage by losing weight and taking supplements like DIM and calcium D-glucarate. Users discuss various experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting side effects and strategies to mitigate them, including switching medications and considering surgery.