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research Neuroactive Steroid Levels Are Modified in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma of Post-Finasteride Patients Showing Persistent Sexual Side Effects and Anxious/Depressive Symptomatology
Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.
research Sexual Side Effects of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Finasteride and Dutasteride: A Comprehensive Review
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual problems like impotence and low libido.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride: Could They Be Permanent?
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual side effects, but more research is needed.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride: Could They Be Permanent?
Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
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5 / 896 resultscommunity PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community Thoughts on Finasteride and Sexual Side Effects
A user discusses starting finasteride for hair loss despite concerns about potential sexual side effects, emphasizing the psychological factors involved. Other users share mixed experiences, with some reporting no side effects and others experiencing issues.
community Take multivitamins if you have sexual side effects! it's amazing
A user shared that taking multivitamins, specifically Myprotein "Alpha Man," improved their sexual energy while on finasteride. They believe the benefits come from Zinc and Vitamin B6/12.
community 11 months of finasteride use, but side effects are becoming increasingly real
A user experienced severe sexual side effects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that side effects may be more common than reported.
community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.