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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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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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research Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis
Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
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 Impact of Hormones on Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction
Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.
research Metastatic Embryonal Cell Carcinoma with High Testosterone and Absence of Secondary Sexual Characteristics
Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.
research Androgen Replacement Therapy in Women
Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
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5 / 873 resultscommunity Checking in with my post-fin symptoms
A user reports persistent sexual side effects three months after stopping finasteride, despite a healthy lifestyle and supplements. They express concern over the lack of libido and infrequent erections.
community A warning to those using or thinking about using Dutasteride – Follow-up
The post and conversation are about the long-term side effects of using Dutasteride and Finasteride for hair loss, including issues like raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol, and loss of libido. The user advises regular blood work and careful monitoring for those using these treatments.
community My Experience With Finasteride
A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting a significant reduction in DHT levels and a complete loss of libido without other side effects. Another user agreed, discussing the negative impact on sexual drive and criticizing the community's attitude towards discussing side effects.
community Only finasteride 1.25 for 5 months
The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth after using only finasteride for 5 months, with some users expressing congratulations and curiosity about the lack of minoxidil use and potential side effects.
community 7 months of dutasteride progress after fin lost it's effectiveness.
After 6 years of finasteride losing effectiveness for hair loss, the user switched to dutasteride and topical minoxidil, seeing good progress after 7 months without significant side effects. They transitioned from finasteride to dutasteride over 2 months against doctor's advice.