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research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon

May 2017 in “Urology and andrology”

Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.

research Case Study: The Sexual, Physical, and Psychological Effects of Post-Finasteride Syndrome

October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Post-finasteride syndrome can cause lasting sexual, physical, and mental health issues with limited treatment options.

research Penis Endocrinology

November 2017

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome

35 citations , June 2018 in “Urology”

The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.

research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females

32 citations , September 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology”

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

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community If you are under the age of 25 – MUST READ

in Treatment 86 upvotes 4 years ago

23-year-old man tries finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, and dutasteride for hair loss. Recommends personalized routine and focusing on other life aspects.

community Hey guys I’m in desperate need for opinions from long term finasteride users

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 25 upvotes 3 years ago

Whether taking finasteride and dutasteride can cause penile shrinkage, with long-term users providing their personal experiences.

community Thinking about adding PRP - any real downsides?

in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 months ago

The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamping, and Nizoral for hair loss with initial success but is considering adding PRP due to slowed progress. Concerns about PRP include potential ineffectiveness and whether it could harm existing hair growth or interfere with current treatments.

community 1 year of min + 3 months of fin

in Is this regrowth? 52 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased volume after using topical minoxidil for a year and adding topical finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo for three months. They reported no side effects and noted that the itchy scalp issue resolved after starting finasteride and ketoconazole.

community Finastride is a god send miracle FOR ME

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 203 upvotes 3 years ago

. This user experienced positive results from using a combination of minoxidil and finasteride, with no reported side effects after two months. Others have also shared their experiences with both short-term and long-term use of finasteride.

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