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A user started taking 0.5 mg dutasteride and 1 mg minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about experiencing erectiledysfunction. They are unsure if the issue is due to the medication or excessive masturbation and are considering stopping the pills.
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 successful hair regrowth with Finasteride and Minoxidil but developed erectiledysfunction and abdominal pain, possibly due to medication or lifestyle changes. They plan to consult a urologist and consider adjusting medication or trying supplements like zinc, DIM, or boron.
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.
A user shared their experience with finasteride, reporting severe side effects like erectiledysfunction and watery semen, which improved after stopping the medication. They emphasized the risks of finasteride and decided not to resume its use despite hair loss stabilization.