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      community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

      in Research/Science  628 upvotes 1 week ago
      Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

      community Dim: high estradiol levels what to do

      in Chat  8 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is experiencing facial bloating from low-dose topical finasteride due to high estradiol levels and is seeking advice on using DIM to manage this issue, including dosage and brand recommendations.

      community Oral minoxidil works wonders!!!

      in Progress Pictures  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth on his crown after using oral minoxidil (initially 1.25 mg, increased to 2.5 mg, then reduced back to 1.25 mg) and finasteride (1 mg), without side effects except increased hair on arms, beard, and eyelashes. He also used anaphase conditioner and shampoo but no derma rolling or additional multivitamins.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  52 upvotes 3 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.