The user has been taking 0.5 finasteride for 10 months and wants to repeat blood tests, including estradiol. However, their doctor is reluctant to testestradiol, arguing it's typically low in men, and the user is considering seeking a second opinion.
Counterfeit minoxidil is a concern, with users suggesting buying from reputable sources like Costco to ensure authenticity. A bleach test can help verify genuine minoxidil.
The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride or RU58841 for hair loss and wanting to know which hormones to test beforehand. They found a package for testing testosterone, freetestosterone, estradiol, and DHT, and are asking if thesetests areenough.
The user received a Fagron TrichoTest indicating that Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are not effective for them, recommending Latanoprost, Spironolactone, IGrantine-F1 TM, and Trichoxidil instead. Other users expressed skepticism about thetest's validity and suggested sticking with proven treatments like Finasteride and Dutasteride.
Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, expressing regret over delayed use due to misinformation and sharing mixed outcomes, including sideeffects and benefits. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.