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      community Should I start fin with these blood tests?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old male is concerned about his blood test results, particularly the low percentage of free testosterone, and is questioning whether starting finasteride for hair loss might worsen this issue. He also notes a slight vitamin D deficiency and lack of sleep before the test.

      community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

      in Chat  21 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.

      community Just got some test results back.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.

      community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  204 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.