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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Assessing the Quality of Life and Health Outcomes of Androgenic Alopecia Patients Using Propecia
Propecia users with Androgenic Alopecia experienced a lower quality of life and more serious side effects compared to those using Minoxidil.
research Associations Between Semen Quality and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Aging Males
The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Male Reproduction
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
research Simultaneous Determination of Multi-Class Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients by UHPLC-HRMS
A new method was developed to accurately detect and measure 47 different drug ingredients in various products.
research Approaching Erectile Dysfunction in Dermatology Patients
Dermatologists should address erectile dysfunction in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
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5 / 516 resultscommunity Non-Finasteride and Dutasteride options? Fertility evidently dropping
The user is experiencing erectile dysfunction 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.
community 1.5 years topical minox 0.5 ml twice (just temples) + 0.5 mg oral finasteride daily.
The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair quality using topical minoxidil on temples and oral finasteride daily. They also noted thicker eyebrows and some side effects like minor erectile dysfunction.
community Thought fin was working but maybe not. The effect seems to wear off
The user reported initial hair regrowth and improved hair quality after starting finasteride, but noticed a return of hair loss after about a year. They also experienced side effects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which later improved.
community 1.5 years fin results ( 0.25mg ED)
A user shared their 1.5-year experience using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting significant hair quality improvements and reduced scalp itch but mild erectile dysfunction. They managed side effects with daily 2.5mg Cialis and 5mg citrulline and plan to continue this routine.
community I stopped fin for 6 months because of a porn addiction
The user stopped taking finasteride due to erectile dysfunction, 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.