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research Testosterone and Female Sexuality: A Skeptical View
Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence
Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
research Sexual Dysfunction in Men Taking Systemic Dermatologic Medication: A Systematic Review
Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.
research The Role of Androgen Therapy
Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.
research Endocrine Care of Transpeople Part I: A Review of Cross-Sex Hormonal Treatments, Outcomes, and Adverse Effects in Transmen
Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I don’t believe that Pyri doesn’t go systemic.
User experienced hair thickening with pyri but also side effects like reduced sex drive. Stopping pyri and returning to CB restored sex drive, suggesting pyri may go systemic or be incorrectly formulated.
community 18M: Side Effects After 3 Months on Topical Finasteride
An 18-year-old using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing side effects like delayed ejaculation and lower sex drive after three months. They are considering whether to continue with the treatment or adjust it, possibly switching back to minoxidil.
community Minoxidl 5% and finasteride 1.25mg daily 11 months
The conversation discusses using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1.25mg daily for hair loss, with the user experiencing monthly shedding and a slight decrease in sex drive as a side effect. The user also mentions using a shampoo with piroctone olamine for seborrheic dermatitis and considers oral minoxidil to reduce scalp irritation.
community 1 Year Finasteride/ Minoxidil Transformation
The user shared their one-year transformation using finasteride 1 mg daily and topical minoxidil once a day, noting initial side effects like reduced sex drive that later subsided. They observed hair improvement after 3-4 months, with no significant shedding beyond normal hair loss during detangling.
community M30, month 2 of dutasteride and minoxidil
A user shared their two-month progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream for hair loss, reporting no side effects and increased sex drive. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, including finasteride and oral minoxidil, and debated the effectiveness of microneedling.