The user is experiencing erectiledysfunction and decreased sperm quality from using Dutasteride for hair loss and is considering stopping it to improve fertility. They are exploring other treatments like Viviscal Men, Minoxidil, Revlan Red System, Fluridil, Nizoral, Stemoxydine, and Eucapil.
The user experienced erectiledysfunction from 1mg finasteride and sought advice on whether to continue, reduce dosage, or switch treatments. Suggestions included switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying dutasteride.
The user stopped taking finasteride due to erectiledysfunction, which they later realized was caused by excessive porn use and not the medication. They resumed finasteride, added dutasteride, and are using minoxidil and microneedling to regain hair.
The conversation discusses the theory that finasteride-induced erectiledysfunction (ED) is related to blood flow rather than hormonal changes. The user suggests that lowering LDL cholesterol aggressively might improve ED symptoms for those on finasteride.
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectiledysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.