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      community How analogous are pumpkin seeds to fin/dut?

      9 months ago
      Eating pumpkin seeds is unlikely to cause significant hormonal changes or side effects like decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Pumpkin seeds are not an effective substitute for finasteride or dutasteride in treating hair loss.

      community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

       101 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.

      community Fin raised my estrogen but also testosterone?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced initial side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction and emotional changes, but later noticed increased muscle mass and assertiveness. Hormonal tests showed elevated estrogen and prolactin levels, which slightly decreased over time; the user plans lifestyle changes to see if they help.

      community Hormonal changes due ejaculation

      2 years ago
      Avoiding ejaculation may help slow hair loss or promote regrowth by allowing progesterone to build up and decrease DHT production. This is suggested as a strategy for men with a genetic predisposition to hair loss.

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