Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.
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 conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress, with the user being on finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for 6 months. They mention experiencing occasional erectiledysfunction as a side effect.
User experienced hair thinning after losing 100 lbs and started Dutasteride treatment. They faced side effects like fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia but no erectiledysfunction.
The post and conversation are about a 23-year-old deciding to stop using finasteride for hair loss due to potential erectiledysfunction risks, sparking a debate about the benefits and side effects of hair loss treatments.