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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.

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.

research Clinical Evaluation of Women Presenting with Low Libido and Determination of Whether Androgen Therapy Might Be Appropriate

1 citations , April 2006 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine”

This review discusses the multifactorial causes of female sexual dysfunction and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes the need for thorough evaluation before considering androgen therapy.

research A Randomized Trial of Oral DHEA Treatment for Sexual Function, Well-Being, and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women with Low Libido

48 citations , July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

In this study, 50 mg/day of DHEA supplementation in postmenopausal women did not significantly improve sexual function compared to a placebo over 26 weeks.

research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss

185 citations , March 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

This study found that 94% of healthy men reported low libido and 92% reported erectile dysfunction as persistent sexual side effects after using finasteride for male pattern hair loss, with these effects lasting on average 40 months post-discontinuation.

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community 20M, low libido, new ideas to improve it

5 upvotes 4 years ago

A 20-year-old male experienced low libido after taking finasteride for 1.5 years and considered switching to topical finasteride. He noticed libido changes with different dosing schedules and questioned if creatine might be affecting his libido.

community Next best option after low dose finestride

3 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced hair regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil but faced libido issues, leading them to try alternatives like novamaine and a low-dose finasteride/minoxidil solution, which still caused side effects. They are considering reducing the solution's volume, stopping finasteride, or using minoxidil alone, while others suggest alternatives like dutasteride or clascoterone.

community Low Dose Dutasteride Stops Hair Loss: 2-3x a Week Use.

187 upvotes 10 months ago

Low-dose Dutasteride, used 2-3 times a week, is as effective as daily Finasteride for hair loss with fewer side effects. Users report increased libido and better results with Dutasteride compared to Finasteride.

community Low Estradiol while on 1mg Fin, what should I do?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

A user on 1mg finasteride for a year has low estradiol levels but no significant symptoms, and others suggest monitoring without immediate concern. Some users discuss potential effects of low estrogen, like low libido, but the user reports no erectile dysfunction.

community Success with low dose topicals?

8 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses switching from oral dutasteride to low-dose topical treatments due to side effects, with users sharing experiences using topical finasteride and dutasteride. The focus is on balancing hair regrowth with minimizing side effects like reduced libido and mood changes.

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learn Finasteride

Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

learn Cyproterone

a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

learn Low Level Laser Therapy

Red-light devices, such as caps, combs and helmets, used on the scalp

How does low level laser therapy actually stimulate hair growth? Low-level laser therapy is thought to work by boosting energy production in follicle cells. Sham-controlled trials report modest gains in hair counts, but the mechanism is not proven in people.
Can low level laser therapy be combined with topical treatments like minoxidil? Some small trials suggest adding laser therapy to minoxidil may help modestly, but the evidence is limited and mixed; a 2025 meta-analysis found no clear added benefit.
Who benefits most from low level laser therapy—men, women, or both? Sham-controlled trials report hair-count gains in both men and women. The largest trial reported that the gain did not depend on sex, but no trial was designed to compare men with women.

learn Vitamin B1

Can low vitamin B1 or B2 cause thinning hair? There is no verified human trial showing that B1 or B2 deficiency causes thinning hair or that correcting it regrows hair; a 2019 review concludes the role of micronutrients in hair loss is real but unclear and still needs controlled trials.

learn Omega 3

Can low omega-3 intake after a diet change weaken hair? There is no good evidence that low omega-3 intake causes hair loss or that adding omega-3 restores hair. If hair thinned after a diet change, ask a doctor to check for iron deficiency, low protein or calorie intake, or telogen effluvium.

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