Finasteride Q+A
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Q+A time! Thank you for all your comments and questions over the last 16 episodes. There were quite a few questions on Finasteride and Minoxidil; so we thought that we would answer the most common questions that we had been getting.
1. What is the optimal dose of Finasteride?
2. Can you use both Finasteride and Minoxidil in combination?
3. Are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday good days for Finasteride?
4. Do you have a vested financial interest in Finasteride?
5. DO you take Finasteride yourself?
6. Do you need blood tests prior?
7. Can Finasteride re-grow hair?
8. Is Finasteride safe in pregnancy?
If you have enjoyed this particular episode format and would like more Q+A, please let us know in the comments sections and keep the questions coming!
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Optimal dose of finestaride 01:20
Can you use both finestaride and minoxidile 04:00
Is monday Wednesday friday 06:00
Do we have a vested financial interest in prescribing finestaride 06:36
Do you take finestaride yourself 08:00
Do you need blood test prior to starting 10:30
Can finestaride regrow hair 11:30
is finestaride safe in pregnancy 13:35
Thanks a lot.
People like you is why humanity is still alive
Thanks dude
thanks
Thank you
Thank you for your highly informative Q&A presentation. The technical level of your explanations really helped me with my understanding of exactly how Finasteride interacts in the human body.
You guys are amazing with the amount of information you so generously share with us without asking for anything in return. I don't know how you don't have a million subscribers by now. The next time I am in Sydney I will pay for a consultation with you as a thank you, but obviously will benefit from your assessment.
the most useful video , i googled for many hours and months to get that answer that you made in 16 minutes video only thank you very much.
What a great Channel! Real doctors giving qualified Information with the aim to simply educate us! I am so happy I don‘t have to download a free E-Book or will be redirected to an onlineshop.
An the name „Hairloss Show“ is so ironic. You don‘t make a show it‘s so interesting and easy to follow. Thank you very much to both!
you two are amazing, I actually like how you talk over eachother and act so polite about it.
they aren't though
@@Jamie-js3qw ?
Thanks, gents! I'm starting at almost page 0 here and this helped quite a bit. I'll watch more of your vids. :)
Best information i ever found on youtube regarding hair. thankyou doctors.keep on making more videos
I think the most interesting part of this video is the part they discussed the 50% shrinkage diameter in hair strands. I've been taking finasteride for a few months now and i think I have noticed thickening from photos I have taken but I was still concerned that there are still wispy bits I can see which worried me it wasn't having an effect. Possibly it means those wispy strands were already beyond the 50% mark but did indeed thicken somewhat and the other parts I feel I noticed better/fuller thickening means it did indeed do just that.
This series is extremely informative and I appreciate the no nonsense yet kind approach of this podcast.
Привет, как твои дела с волосами на данный момент?
How it's going?
You guys are amazing! I’m taking finasteride and minoxidil since 2012 and I’m so happy you guys are giving extra tips about the frequency of finasteride. Psychological it is also very reassuringly what you are sharing. Thank you very much!
No side effects??
How has that been??
Hey I just started taking those two medications about 2 weeks ago. I never needed to take them before then. As someone who has been taking them for 10 years what can you tell me about your experiences? How thick is your hair compared to 2012? What side effects have you had if any?
@@cyrus2546 did you get any side effects from fin? and what is your dosage?
Two of the best doctors for hair loss, period!
Really appreciate you boys. Thanks so much for all of the great info and honesty.
Thank you for this, doctors, but I think your approach to pre-finasteride serum biomarker measurements (or, lack thereof) is overlooking the fact that knowing pre-treatment testosterone, DHT, SHBG, and estradiol can tell us about the risk of side effects with use. This is an important consideration; after all, you do acknowledge yourself that "lack of side effects" is a marker of treatment success. I would highly suggest you consider this.
My doctor prescribed 5mg, but I was told to break it in 4. So, I am taking 1.25 MG every day. Since, I've been on it for years and I recovered my hair, I will try taking it 3x a week or give myself a rest, then continue later on. I have no side effects so far. Thank God!
How many months did you get results and did you have severe hair loss at the beginning of use
one of the better videos ive seen on this subject on youtube
Great QA, didnt know about the channel but i'm now subbed.
Id also like to hear more about topical Finasteride and it's potential to reduce side effects as well as it's efficacy
This is a really helpful channel
Um sure it’ll get millions of subs soon
Thanks.
I respect science…thank you Doctors for your service to humanity..🎈
thank you so much for this video.... a lot of doctors don't take hair loss seriously
Thank you so much guys, you're the best!!
Appreciate it.
@@TheHairLossShow You make it sound like anything below 0.5 mg is useless, but what about this study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10495374/
I think many would really like your opinion on this study.
Ahh.. so happy to see real doctors taking on questions .. thank you guys sooo much ^_^
Thank you for that.
Thats what I thought as well. Not Google Reaearchers but studied experts giving qualified answers. Great Channel.
@@TheHairLossShow i use 0.5 mg from monday / friday with minoxidill no sides noting my hair is amazing eat good and workout
@@serifdincer208 you use 0.5mg 2x a week or 5 times a week? from monday friday? Cheers
@@felipematheus6518 5 times a week
Thx for sharing your
knowlage. Keep up the good work.
Thank you to both of you. This helps me decide to not take finasteride. I'm not actively losing hair but more of receding hairline. Which is slowly I am gonna lose my hair as I get old . I just choose to use Minoxidil as stimulant on my hair growth.
receding hairline means you are actively losing hair you dimwit
This video is great, feel much more relaxed about taking finasteride. Thanks guys!
please don't take it - it's dangerous and just not worth it and probably not even as effective as a healthy lifestyle (i.e. cut out all refined/processed foods and stop masturbating all the time) - - also a small amount of raw liver every week makes a huge difference - God bless
I’ve been researching one issue doctors don’t generally talk about, and that’s the changes in male hormonal profiles. For instance, when testosterone goes up as a side effect of finasteride, it also raises estrogen levels. This can cause male fat gain and lack of muscle maintenance even when weight training. Wish they could cover that issue.
Problem is in order for that to have a real effect, testosterone has to go up alot. If you have a 450 level test and It goes up yo 600 that's still very insignificant
Any updates from your research on this?They did mention in another video T goes up only about 10% which is not enough to affect anything significantly, apparently.
@@imaginova88 No, the scientific journals only focus on T, DHT, and genetics. I'm going to ask my hair doctor next time I speak with him.
You guys are the word. THANK YOU !
Thank you guys so much. God bless you both!!
Been taking finasteride for over 7 months, 1 mg once a day. Zero side effects.
Did you regrow hair or reverse any miniaturization?
good for you, I was not that lucky
Any updates?
@@mitch9186 Still take 1 mg of Finasteride every morning. Zero side effects. Hair stable.
@@jamest681 does it increase hair growth ?
Seriously the best hair content on the internet! I recently got at 90 day supply from "Keeps" of Finasteride and was quite concerned with the possible side effects. I know keeps uses a generic form, however, I am going to go to a MWF regiment, after watching your video. I am 32 and just started thinning in the front. Hoping the Fin works and in 4 months ill start Minox. I just want to make sure the Fin is working. Thanks for all your content!
I hope everything works out! I also just purchased a 90 day supply today from Keeps.
@@alvinw12345 how is it going after 3 months?
@@josephkubeshesky9788 I was very surprised by how effective the product works. My hair was thinning around the crown area before I started using. Around month 2-3 I notice my hair started looking thicker around the thinning areas. In addition, I use minoxidil once a day and take finasteride every other day.
@Sankalp Sharma Its been almost a year since I started using. Since my last update provided above, the finasteride continues to work. I have not noticed any side effects as well. My dosage is the same as before: minoxidil every night and 1 finasteride pill every other day.
@@alvinwang3998 how are you now?
Thank you for sharing and I'm looking forward for more videos to come , stay safe.
Thank you very much for your good work and teaching others.
I have seen some before and afters of people regrowing deadzones on there crown. Finasteride x minoxidil x microneedling can be a powerful combo if your a good responder.
Can femele take finasteride??
@@rubabamjad1818 absolutely not
Wouldn't it be wise in men to have a PSA blood check before taking Finasteride? Thanks for sharing.
It's funny. I started taking Fin today. The 'online pharmacist' recommendation was to cut my 5mg tablet into quarters and take once daily. This after sending her some pics. I am in pretty rough shape, crown in particular is pretty bad. It's my last shot at this before I decide to cut it all off. I'm not ready for that so I will fight. I told her I was new to this and afraid of the side effects, partly what kept me from trying this at all. She said it wouldn't have the same effect, yet these fine gentlemen have 20 years of experience administering to back up their claim. I will go with once every 3 days thank you!!
Update?
Great job guys!
I’ve been on fin for about 7 weeks now, following your recommended dose of 1mg three times per week. Yes way too early to see any results I know but no notable side effects, so very pleased with that so far.
Did you see any improvement or shedding?
What about now any side effects
And the results in your hair are good ?
Side effects will come in 1 yr
@@kanagawamitsuda5913 You don't know what you're talking about.
update?
Started Minox 2x daily last week. Start fin 1mg 3x a week yesterday. THESE DOCS ARE TOP MAN! Praying my thinning in the front gets resolved
How is it going so far? Starting this week.
@@Slowfi_wrx So Far so good. My shed might be ending at day 39 already. No hairfall on my scalp massager today on my applications. Usually there were about 20 hairs each time I used it for the last two weeks.
Marcos Flores No side effects? Only thing that worries me.
@@Slowfi_wrx On the real bro... My wood is as good as ever. Libido is out there.
Marcos Flores fosho bro! Appreciate your reply, Ima give it a go. Do you do 3 times a week?
Well done, very good explanation.
Fantastic video, really helpful :)
In your next Q&A would you be so kind to cover your opinions on post finasteride syndrome ? In doing so can you also address if its even possible for a drug like finasteride to affect the human body the way the PFS foundation is depicting (Completely suppressed SRDA2 Gene , permanent AR damage etc..)
Thanks
Thanks for the advice. I will start taking it 3 times per week now.
Is it working?
@@beastieboy9286 Yes sir. Really well I am thrilled.
Can't wait to start with mine honestly, will also take it 3 times a week
@@TheBbtlegit Hey! Do you have any updates on it? any side effects? any gains?
Thanks in advance
Hi Andrew, can you please update us on the results etc.?
Awesome content. Waiting for more
Good and reassuring information guys!
Thoughts on topical finasteride? In theory, can it work the same way that oral does? Can it mean fewer side effects due to less impact on serum DHT? Can it mean better results since DHT reduction in the scalp is supposedly more with topical application? Do you reckon it will be a viable and approved option in the near future? I know there are a few promising studies on it.
I feel finasteride has improved my cognition ... I feel more mentally clear
Maybe from lowered depression due to worrying less about your hair.. Still a positive though, regardless of what the cause is!
I fully agree with that I was thinking the same thing a few days ago
Placebo effect
How long did you take for and if you experienced shedding initially?
Same for me, i don't feel depressed anymore and I can focus better
Great video,... very useful informations. Good job 👍🏻
Thanks so much! I'm 20 years old thinking of consulting my doctor about finasteride.
Same !!
I was so scared to take Finasteride 🥴 but Thank you so much guys this really helped me now I feel better to take it 🙂
please don't take it - it's dangerous and just not worth it and probably not even as effective as a healthy lifestyle (i.e. cut out all refined/processed foods and stop masturbating all the time) - - also a small amount of raw liver every week makes a huge difference - God bless
@@craggerrs bullshit masturbation is a myth
Any update
Does Finasteride effects muscle gains for people who generally work out and left weight?
Good find! Been searching for a 5 part splitter and found none. Thanks!
Great video!
Love the content guys just a quick question. I've noticed if there are sides you have both said you will pause the medication then go back in either at a lower dose or longer frequency between doses however I have also heard that side effects may appear initially however they may subside soon after as the body adjusts to the medication so could it be best to continue for say, 2 months before pausing due to sides?
My grandfather motherside was NW 7 with 39 years. I am Norwood 3 with 32 years. Gave me hope that I do not end like him
Because of this video, I've been taking 0.5mg (half a pill of 1mg finasteride) 6 days a week for about six years. I started around my 27th birthday at 1mg, and I just turned 33. At 1mg (the first year of taking finasteride), I felt some side effects (chest tightness, lower libido), but at the same time, I was also dealing with intense stress from being self-conscious about my hair loss and paranoid about side effects. After finding online that the efficacy is roughly the same at a half dosage with fewer side effects, I lowered the dosage. Since then, I have had no noticeable side effects, and my hair is the same with no noticeable hair loss from age 27 (I take photos once a month to track it).
I should note, however, that while the rest of the men on both sides of my family are bald/balding, my 70-year-old father has nearly as much hair as I do. His father (my grandfather) was bald in his 30s, but his father's father (my great-grandfather) had a full head of hair until the day he died! Go figure. If there was a better test to figure out whether or not I was actually losing my hair or if this was my natural "mature" hair pattern like my father's, I'd pay for it.
It's a little tricky for me to determine whether some depression I occasionally feel is due to the drug, my family history, or both. Many male and female members of my family deal with mild depression. In general, I have not noticed any issues with my sex drive or sex life, and if anything, as I got older, it improved alongside my overall confidence, as one would expect.
That said, as I got older, I also became more comfortable with the likely chance that I'd be mostly bald one day. As you can see with both of these guys in the video, being bald does not mean you are not attractive. Some of the most powerful men in the world are bald. Some of the most attractive (as ranked by women) are as well. This is something I came to terms with myself, and it really helped me relax about the inevitable loss of my hair when I stopped taking the drug. Confidence, personality, overall health, and fitness -- and frankly, whether or not you had a good-looking face in the first place -- really are more likely to determine your "attractiveness" than your hair ever will. Some people also look better bald, especially in their 40s onward: The Rock, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis, Vin Diesel, Ed Harris (even looks badass with the donut hair), John Travolta, etc etc.
Very helpful guys, thank you very much. Just ordered some finasteride.
how's it going for you? nervous about starting
@@coreykatz8111 to be honest I didn't want to risk the finasteride side effects in the end so just used minoxidil, definitely had a bit of improvement.
Hi guys! I've learnt a lot from this channel! Thank you so much for taking the time to share you knowledge!
In regards to taking both finestride and minoxidil - I have been using minoxidil for about a year and have now only starting taking finestride - My question is can you ease off minoxidil completely? or would you suggest to continue using both? Thanks very much for your time!
Kind Regards,
Josh
repost of 123 purely so it doesnt get lost:
Optimal dose of finestaride 01:20
Can you use both finestaride and minoxidile 04:00
Is monday Wednesday friday 06:00
Do we have a vested financial interest in prescribing finestaride 06:36
Do you take finestaride yourself 08:00
Do you need blood test prior to starting 10:30
Can finestaride regrow hair 11:30
is finestaride safe in pregnancy 13:35
THANK YOU! I hope that you guys are aware of how helpful you are! 😍👍🏻
Love the videos, great advice thanks.
Hello Drs. Great video as usual. My question for you guys is can finasteride actually increase the chances of prostate cancer? But lower the chance of prostate enlargement? Thank You
It doesn't increase your risk of prostate cancer. But it can lower your PSA which can mask one of the screening tests. That is where the confusion comes in. It is a good question, and I think we will probably do a video on this topic.
The Hairloss Show I look forward to it 👍🏽
Can you guys address the best treatments for receding hairlines specifically?
How old are you sir,i have receding hairline and im only 17,its so depressing
Thank you guys for sharing.
Thanks for the answers. Could you please make videos about female pattern baldness and it’s treatment options as well? Id also like to hear your opinion about new steam cell hairloss treatments. Thanks
Aveluk, many thanks for your comment. We have just finished filming our series on 'hair loss in women'. We have done 4 episodes and will certainly be producing more content. We will start publishing this next week. Please subscribe and you will be notified, but yes, next week - watch this space.
Best content on hair loss on the internet. My question: can you say categorically whether finasteride increases or decreases testosterone levels on the blood? There is mixed information on the internet- some say it decreases it, some say it increases it. Which is correct?
It will increase it, but only by a small amount, especially on the dose of 3mg per week.
@@TheHairLossShow + For a menopausal woman- would the increase (albeit slight), in testosterone, possibly mean MORE estrogen dominance ???? HELP!
@@cristinadriviera8144 Women should not take this....doesn't it say not for women?
@@markcrisp07 + I'm trying to find something for my sister who is desperate but doesn't have the time to look - I dnt have much time either , so thanks for correcting me if you are right.
But I read a study that women can use topical and Dr Knudsen himself does a vid where he said he does prescribe to some women?
@@cristinadriviera8144 So your sister is desperate but doesn't have the time to look....Well, if there is no motivation I'd end it there. She doesn't sound desperate at all. No offence.
Please do a review of efficacy of topical finasteride
Hi Patrick, any update on this? Been trying to find the answer to the same question. Been on topical fin for 6months
@@johndupont8596 they did a video on topical fin.. i have personally been on 7% minox and fin for 10 month, and added fin pills over the last month.. i personally have not felt or seen material regrowth but shedding has definitely halted.. best of luck.. im going to continue on w topical for the year then just switch over to pill form since i havent experienced any sides w the pulls every other day ive been taking them
@@patrickjdelvalle where can i buy topicsl ones. Cant find it in pharmacies
@@jakobselman1404 i use hairstim . Com but u need an rx from dermatologist
You guys are awesome. Thank you so much.
Dear Drs- first of all excellent channel and content. Finally some detailed content that is impartial (and from qualified experts in the field), which covers a multitude of key issues relating to hair loss. I have some questions and would be grateful for your response 1) Can PRP and/or hair transplant surgery potentially damage native/healthy existing follicles/hair? 2) in terms of hair transplant/PRP treatment, i currently take minoxidil in conjunction with finasteride (1mg daily). When you have these treatments how long do you need to cessate minoxidil and how long before you can start to reintroduce? Will stopping cause any harm/recession of progress during this period? I appreciate it is totally appropriate to continue with finasteride during surgery/post surgery. I would be grateful for your response. Many thanks
Thanks for the question.
Generally, hair transplant and / or PRP if done correctly should not cause further hair loss.
If you are having a hair transplant, you don't need to stop minoxidil (apart from the 1 week immediately post operatively). In fact, continuing with minoxidil after the hair transplant may increase the rate of regrowth of the transplanted hairs. Good luck.
Thank you Dr”s very helpful
Really considering taking it. I have diffuse thinning. I’m in my early 30’s. But I just today saw about a study regarding finasteride and neurological problems by 5-alpha reductase. Namely MS, Parkinson’s and dementia. It was on HAIRLICIOUSLY. Another Hairloss channel
if I take 0.5 mg it would be every day or three times a week
GREAT VIDEO!
3 times a week
@@rsmith9094 1mg three times a week??
Amazing, thanks!
1. Who can script & compound the combination of minoxidil & finasteride in one capsule?
2. How often is this to be taken?
3. Would this mean don’t use it topically if you’re taking the combination orally?
4. Does oral minoxidil cause issues for people taking meds for lowering blood pressure & lowering cholesterol tablets?
5. Is saw palmetto & biotin & vitamins etc ok to still take if you’re taking minoxidil & finasteride orally?
6. What is the life span results of taking the combination of finasteride/ minoxidil orally? As in how longs it work for in one’s lifespan before it stops working & if you reach that point of it stop working. Do you need to stay on it or lower the dose for continuous stability?
Thanks 🙏🏼
Good show.. really useful..what's the ideal time to take finasteride for more effect? Morning or night?
Timing is not an issue, because it has a reasonably long half life in the system. I just suggest that my patients take it in the morning. Routine is more important than timing.
@@TheHairLossShow Hey guys , question about working out while on Fin. I want to start with gym and I bought Protein Isolate.
Does working out, lifting and supplementation fuck your Finasteride progress....?
I stooped Finasteride because I didn't want to spend any more time/money to hairloss and now that Iost a lot of hair I regret it and might want to start again. It's interesting to hear your opinion about the dose.
Are you in the US?
Did u see any good result and any side effect,.plz reply
@@abhimanyubhargava6177 Hello! Only in the beginning I lost my "morning wood" but after I continued the therapy it came back. 'i started again with Fin (combined it with Minoxidil) and it's over a year now but I haven't had the results you're seeing on-line.. Maybe Minoxidil does much more work in creating new hair compared to Fin which is a blocker. It would be better for you to consult a doctor and don't trust the results you see on-line they keep exaggerating
Then how many months you take finasteride
And thank you for reply
Thank you so much for this. Important question... can finasteride worsen mild noise-induced tinnitus?
I wish i could find an answer to this as well!! If u find out please let me know!!
The cool thing is that I'm currently working on a job site on a merk facility. It's for gas lines. We have to be drug tested and background checked before we enter the gate. Also were told that if we accidentally cut a power or internet line, it's at least a million dollars a day cost to the company to be shut down. It's crazy.
Is there a risk of rebound effect with Finasteride? that is either hair loss gets more aggressive after you stop, or your body tries to compensate and produce more 5-Alpha Reductase enzyme?
From what I’ve read, people who use it long term don’t experience symptoms such as that. I’d suggest booking an appointment with a licensed dermatologist, however.
Very useful and informative videos, guys. Thanks so much. I have been trying to find information about one of the side effects of Finasteride - testicular pain. Can you tell me why this occurs? If it's something I need to worry about? And how long this side effect can last for? Many thanks
it goes away but can take several months
Nice...keep up in giving good advice👍
Dr.knudson is in good mood here😂
Fantastic as always gents, I’m 8 months after 3650 grafts on my frontal hairline. It’s still very thin and wirey/see through. I’m hoping it will thicken up in the coming months, do you think it will?
Thanks
Hey man you're in your 12th month now are you not? Do you see any results. I'm in the same time frame as you and I can't tell if it's working as intended.
Update
can we use Saw palmetto instead Finestral
Thanx for being honest
Thanks doc.
I've been taking Finastride for the last 3 months, and to be honest not only I haven't seen any positive difference but I noticed more thinning and my scalp skin is more visible. In last three months maybe I forgot taking it once or twice other than that I have been taking everyday. Please guide shed some light.
Hey man, you still shedding? It is normal to shed hair in the beginning of the treatment. That's because the bad hairs are dying of and kind of reseting to grow back stronger. I would think your hair will be stronger around month 6 when the new hair has been able to grow back
Hi how’s your update now
Any update ?
how is it going?
Guys can you talk about topical finasteride is it worth it ? Thanks
Hi did it work for you? Been trying to find the answer to the same question. Been on topical fin for 6months
John Dupont has it worked for you?
J Allson hard to tell, it hasn’t got worse for sure but haven’t noticed any major regrowth but I guess you need to be realistic. How about you? Any results?
John Dupont haven’t tried it just yet. I’m only just barely thinning and no one can tell but I can. I hope it’ll work well since I’m doing it at such an early stage. I heard using finasteride topically might be a better idea since it’ll only stop DHT entering the scalp or something
@@WholesaleJewelleryAustralia Fint does about 90% of the work
Please make a video about finasteride and its effect on neurosteroids.
They can’t.
Could you make a video about topical finasteride? Thanks!
Any ideas about the brain effects of finasteride? Since I haven't found this question in any of your videos. Thanks a lot, doctor.
and also the sexual health effects? This drug has ruined people's lives but it's still
hugely profitable. Please don't take it - it's dangerous and just not worth it and probably not even as effective as a healthy lifestyle (i.e. cut out all refined/processed foods and stop masturbating all the time) - - also a small amount of raw liver every week makes a huge difference - God bless
@Amit Verma your sexual health is much more important than your hair
@Amit Verma you're going to want to use it one day and when that day comes it might be too late. Some people have had their sexual organs permanently ruined by finast.
I'm seeing all sorts of videos on RUclips about castor oil for hair regrowth. But I don't know what to make of it. Can you guys talk about that in a future video?
It will protect your scalp and hair but has no direct effect on hair loss mechanisms
Thank you gentlemen
Extremely useful information. Thank you so much for putting this channel together. My question: Is finesteride suitable for women ? Late 60ties, very thin hair.
Yes, I do use it in women at a very low dose. I usually use it in combination with other therapies as well.
@@TheHairLossShow What dose is suitable? Less than 3 mg per week ? What are the other therapies you use?
@@SanmanMusic Have a look at our hair loss in women series that we did. It will go through in detail what you can use.
Hellol Dr Team, can you advice on Pantotin -
ingredient Alfatradiol
Question: If Finasteride blocks testosterone from converting to DHT, what happens to the testosterone that is no longer converted to DHT? For example, my body is used to a certain amount of testosterone levels on a regular basis. Now, after that blockage occurs via finestaride where testosterone is no longer converting to DHT, there will be a slightly higher level of testosterone in my body than what it is normally used to. I understand that it isn't a dramatic increase, but I'm interested to find out what happens to the slight increase of test. levels. Could it possibly convert to something else like estrogen? Thanks!
yes, thats y pne of the side effects of finasteride in gynaecomastia.
@@vaskarkeishamvaskar7937 Google says gynecomastia with Finasteride occurs in 4-10 people out of 1,000.
Thanks Doc, i’ve really appreciate this advice.
Hello Drs. I had a major diffuse hair shed at 19 after a 3 month cycle of primobolan oral. I've not used AAS since. I'm 47 now. I've tried finasteride 1.25 mg daily, minoxidil and ketoconazole 2% over the years with limited regrowth. More recently I've taken 10 mg of boron daily to help with fitness goals which appears to have aggregated my hair thinning. About 3 years ago I had a hemithyroidectomy (benign nodules) but Tsh/T4 and all other lab values have been WNL. Would it be beneficial to retry ketoconazole 2% shampoo daily or qod with finasteride for hair growth or am I barking up the wrong pathway? I'm not a fan of retrying minoxidil as the ETOH base dries out my scalp and hair. The main issue is crown thinning and not much of a receding hairline nor baldness. Thank you in advance.
What’s the longest length of time you can continue to take finasteride? I heard 10 years is the most as this is what most studies have been done
Great video. But - slightly different question - does finasteride affect male fertility - as in sperm count or morphology?
Yes, most males are advised to stop the drug 3-6 months before attempting to conceive
Hi, excellent show! If I understand you correctly, the best dosage of Finasteride should be 0.6-0.7 mg every other day, that’s 2.1-2.45 mg every week. That’s either 2 or 2.5 tablets. So why do you suggest 3.0 mg every week?
wow, thanks for the finestaride advice, 3x a week is a great tip.
I would recommend taking it 1mg daily for 8 weeks to build the drug up in your system & then drop down to every other day
@Irsyad Kurniawan
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@@mister.c4631 i have 5mg pills given to me and have been advised to cut these quarterly. It will be 1.25mg quarterly. Will it be effective to take 3 times a week since it's higher than 1mg?
@@AsimS92 I’d advise getting 1mg pills as you will never cut it evenly.