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Discriminating in Favor of or Against Men with Increased Risk of Finasteride-Related Side Effects?

research Discriminating in favour of or against men with increased risk of finasteride-related side effects?

2 citations , August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This review discusses the efficacy and safety of oral finasteride for treating male pattern baldness and the potential persistent side effects, but no new results are reported.

Effect of the Frequency of Injection on the Clinical Responses of Postmenopausal Women to Testosterone Enanthate with Estradiol Valerate

research Effect of the frequency of injection on the clinical responses of postmenopausal women to testosterone enanthate with estradiol valerate

May 1963 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology”

This study found that a single 2 ml injection of TEEV every 4 weeks offers similar beneficial effects with fewer side effects compared to injecting the same dose every 2 weeks in postmenopausal women.

research Evaluation of risk of SSRI-associated impotence and low libido in men exposed to finasteride

April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The researchers reported an increased risk of malignant melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers with the use of angiotensin-receptor blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and thiazides in a large patient study.

Testosterone Improves Antidepressant-Emergent Loss of Libido in Women: Findings from a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

research Testosterone Improves Antidepressant‐Emergent Loss of Libido in Women: Findings from a Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial

36 citations , January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

This study found that transdermal testosterone significantly increased the frequency of satisfactory sexual events in women experiencing SSRI/SNRI-related loss of libido, but did not improve overall sexual self-rating scores.

research Testosterone for Low Libido in Postmenopausal Women Not Taking Estrogen: A Phase III Research Study of Female Sexual Dysfunction in Women on Testosterone Patch Without Estrogen (APHRODITE)

4 citations , February 2009 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey”

In this study, a 300 mcg daily testosterone patch significantly increased satisfying sexual episodes and sexual desire in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder not receiving estrogen, compared to placebo.

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community Why does finasteride increase sexual desire in some users while significantly reducing it in others?

27 upvotes 1 week ago

Finasteride affects libido differently in individuals due to hormonal changes, increasing testosterone and potentially estrogen, which can either boost or reduce sexual desire. Other treatments mentioned include dutasteride and topical applications, with some users experiencing increased libido and others experiencing a decrease.

community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 210 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.

community Finasteride increased my estradiol

4 upvotes 5 years ago

Finasteride use led to a slight increase in estradiol and some erectile dysfunction, but libido remained good. Suggestions included monitoring weight, exercising, and considering supplements like Yohimbe and Tongkat Ali to manage side effects.

community One month on fin, have been on min/keta for about a year, already seeing insane baby hair gains on both corners

in Progress Pictures 7 upvotes 4 weeks ago

The user has been using minoxidil and ketoconazole for a year and recently added finasteride, experiencing increased libido and noticeable baby hair growth. They are excited about the progress and currently take 0.5mg of finasteride nightly.

community Finasteride 0.5 EOD my experience so far (short term) should I continue?

4 upvotes 11 years ago

Finasteride users report reduced libido and increased hair shedding initially, but some see these as temporary or manageable side effects. Vitamin E and D-3 supplements are discussed as potential aids for libido and mood.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Hair Transplant

Does a hair transplant increase hair density? A hair transplant can improve density, but results vary by individual factors.

learn vitamin b2

Can a deficiency in Vitamin B2 cause scalp irritation or increased hair shedding? Vitamin B2 deficiency can cause scalp irritation and may contribute to hair shedding.

learn zinc PCA

Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.

learn Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

Are there risks or side effects associated with treatments that increase Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)? Increasing VEGF can lead to risks like abnormal vessel growth and inflammation.

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