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research Studies of the Components of an Oral Contraceptive Agent in Albino Rats: Progestogenic Component and Comparison of Effects of the Components and the Combined Agent

24 citations, July 1980 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health”

High doses of norethindrone acetate in rats caused various organ changes but didn't significantly increase tumor rates.

research Case Report: A Study of the Clinical Characteristics and Genetic Variants of Post-Finasteride Syndrome Patients

September 2022 in “Translational Andrology and Urology”

Finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mental health issues, and genetic screening could help prevent them.

research The Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study Over Jordanian Community Pharmacists

1 citations, March 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

Many males in Jordan misuse oral contraceptive pills for hair growth, muscle gain, and acne treatment.

research Knowledge and Beliefs About the Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study in Community Pharmacy Settings

3 citations, May 2021 in “PloS one”

Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.

research Finasteride

86 citations, July 1993 in “Drugs”

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

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community Not sure what else to do, can’t use anti-androgens (Baseline Hormonal Bloodwork included) need advice badly

in Update 6 upvotes 3 years ago

User experienced feminizing side effects from finasteride and tried RU, alfatradiol, and finasteride without success. They are now considering treatments like Stemoxydine, Zix, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Eucapil, and a hair transplant.

community CAUTION: My Experience with RU58841

in Treatment 13 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced concerning side effects like throat irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain, and testicle pain after using RU58841 for hair loss, despite also using finasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences, with one advising to stop using RU58841 due to similar side effects, while another reported significant hair loss reduction without side effects.

community Study of thousands of Fin users over 20 years finds no evidence of Fin induced sexual dysfunction

in Research/Science 369 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about a finding that finasteride does not significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, with users sharing mixed personal experiences regarding side effects.

community Can anyone confidently say their erections are the same on fin ?

in Chat 240 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sexual function, with many users reporting reduced libido and weaker erections despite continuing the treatment to prevent hair loss. Some users suggest checking hormone levels or switching to different dosages or treatments like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences regarding the severity of side effects.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 191 upvotes 2 years ago

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.

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