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Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.

A user experienced severe sexual side effects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that side effects may be more common than reported.

A user reports persistent sexual side effects three months after stopping finasteride, despite a healthy lifestyle and supplements. They express concern over the lack of libido and infrequent erections.

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.

The conversation is about seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss treatment due to concerns about sexual side effects, with pyrilutamide mentioned as a potential alternative.

Finasteride and dutasteride, used for hair loss, can cause sexual dysfunction, depression, and suicidal thoughts, with some effects persisting after stopping. The post stresses the importance of being aware of these risks.

A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

The user reported solid results after 5 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, with minimal sexual side effects and some hair regrowth at the hairline. They discontinued minoxidil due to its greasy effect on their hair.

A user reports hair regrowth at the temples after starting 0.33g of finasteride every other day in January, combined with weekly microneedling sessions. They experienced sexual side effects at higher doses, which improved with a lower dose and supplements like broccoli extract and l-citrulline.

Dutasteride improved the user's hair thickness and health, slowed body and facial hair growth, and enhanced skin condition. The user also reported feeling energetic with a slight decrease in libido but no issues with sexual function.

A 29-year-old woman with genetic hair loss started using 0.5 dutasteride a week ago and has noticed increased shedding, no sexual side effects, and less oily skin. She plans to provide updates and is not concerned about potential birth defects as she doesn't plan to have more children.

Dutasteride potentially being more effective than Finasteride in treating hair loss due to its ability to suppress DHT levels more significantly. Dutasteride also has fewer sexual side effects compared to Finasteride.

A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting a significant reduction in DHT levels and a complete loss of libido without other side effects. Another user agreed, discussing the negative impact on sexual drive and criticizing the community's attitude towards discussing side effects.

Pyrilutamide is considered to work for hair loss but less effectively than expected, similar to RU58841, and may cause side effects like chest tightness and sexual issues. It's unclear if it's suitable for diffuse thinners, and one user cannot use minoxidil or finasteride due to side effects and personal circumstances.

A 30-year-old man shared his experience with finasteride, taking 1mg every other day, which led to sexual side effects and other issues, prompting him to stop the treatment despite initial hair improvement. He previously tried natural methods and minoxidil without much success and is now considering a buzzcut.

User experienced hair loss and tried Minoxidil, laser helmet, and Finasteride. Finasteride caused depression and sexual side effects, but user had a successful hair transplant.

The user started using minoxidil at 19 for receding temples and saw good regrowth, but experienced severe and lasting sexual side effects from finasteride. They improved their condition with pelvic floor exercises, a healthy lifestyle, and continued using minoxidil with dermarolling, which led to further hair regrowth.

The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hair loss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.

A user started taking 1mg finasteride for hair loss and plans to follow a thrice-weekly dosing schedule recommended by two doctors. They previously used saw palmetto without issues and are hopeful finasteride won't cause sexual side effects.

The user reported significant hair regrowth and thickening after 5 months using finasteride, minoxidil 5%, biotin, and derma stamping. They experienced some fatigue but no sexual side effects and plan to continue the treatment.

Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and side effects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no side effects and further hair improvement.

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

A user shared their experience after one year on Finasteride, noting both positive effects on hair retention and minor side effects like reduced libido and high blood pressure. They also emphasized the importance of quitting porn to improve sexual health and mentioned using Viagra to boost confidence.

The user shared a 6-month update on their hair loss treatment using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and vitamin D. They reported progress but mentioned possible sexual side effects and recent shedding, seeking advice on adjusting their finasteride dose.

Saw Palmetto may act like a weaker version of finasteride and could be too weak to treat male pattern baldness (MPB) on its own. However, combining Saw Palmetto with low doses of finasteride might increase effectiveness with less risk of prostate shrinkage and sexual side effects.

A user shared their experience with finasteride, noting improved hair thickness but reduced libido and erection issues. They stopped finasteride, saw a return of libido but also rapid hair loss, and are now considering using Cialis to manage sexual side effects while on finasteride.

A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of derma stamping, Retinol, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841, with no side effects. Others discussed their varied experiences with these treatments, including concerns about potential side effects like heart issues and sexual dysfunction.

John has experienced slight hair gains and stability over 20 years using Dutasteride, which is more effective than Finasteride in reducing scalp DHT and maintaining hair. Dutasteride at 0.5mg daily has a similar side effect profile to Finasteride, but at higher doses, it may increase the risk of sexual side effects.

A user successfully regrew hair after nearly going bald by using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, plasma injections, and mesotherapy over 9 months. They plan to try derma rolling and have an alarm set for taking medication, noting increased sexual drive as a side effect.

The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.