Finasteride and Its Hormonal Effect

[@krishkoushik6532]

Great video doctor. It would be very kind of you if you could make a video on who should avoid finasteride

[@legalizemolly2771]

Men should take it regardless of hair loss. It literally increases life span even when you don’t take prostate cancer into account.

[@ShaneBoy]

Its known to cause harm to many organs. If what you say is true, please provide articles

[@dggjr1759]

Everyone should avoid it

[@Ghjgfjjgv]

@@legalizemolly2771This is copium. I take finasteride for hair loss, but to say every man should take it regardless of hair loss is insanity

[@Rohit-rx5rz]

Any proof?​@@legalizemolly2771

[@ministry_of_love]

1:56 This is interesting because I've been taking a tablespoon of organic pumpkin seed oil and organic stinging nettle syrup per day for over 12 months, I had a DHT test undertaken which shows my DHT levels were medium and my testosterone levels were slightly above average for a 48 year old man. Based on my observations, I don't notice any significant improvement in my hair loss.

[@Quake_-_A.I._Covers]

Finasteride 5mg is prescribed for prostate problems primarily because inhibiting DHT has been shown to be very effective in reducing the symptoms of BPH and improving patients' quality of life. Although there is a potential risk of increased estrogen levels following a rise in testosterone, this risk is considered minor compared to the overall benefits of the treatment.

[@hbdpv]

Would be great if you could do a video that goes detailed on the topic of dutasteride dosing. I've read every possible variation being used, from a pill daily to a pill weekly.

[@Steven-ek8ui]

If decreasing DHT levels can slightly increase testosterone, why do some people experience side effects of low libido, sperm count, and depression? Does it relate to the chain reaction and opening other pathways?

[@sirsiver]

probably because you're f*cking up with your hormones, even if for a slight amout some people may be more sensitive and get the side effects

[@PrivacyKingdoms]

we don't know for sure why some people experience side effects. the theory is that the excess testosterone aromatizes into estrogen. Most men will be able to handle the small increase in estrogen. However, some men are sensitive to the estrogen, so will experience sides.

[@carlospaniagua157]

👍🏽

[@f.austin]

good video! always good to hear a different perspective on secondary effects of hair treatments. thanks for sharing…

[@sanketravoori4157]

I currently use Minoxidil + Finastereide (topical) and topical RCP (redensyl + capixyl + procapil) on alternate days. I have started to use 0.5 dutasteride everyday. I plan to go on to use dutasteride for 3 months, then take a break for a couple of months to avert the side effects. Is this a good idea to go with.

[@relativegifrelativegif8369]

I’m taking fin now for 1 month. 1mg every other day. I do feel a bit more tired but I find that sleeping well at night helps with this. So far I think I’m noticing increase hair? I know it’s early but so far so good I guess

[@David1212-p9d]

Do you feel any sexual side effects from drug? Loss of libido? anything?

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@PostFinasterideSyndromeNorway]

be careful

[@T.O.M_Studios]

I have a question for the finsterid dosage: I would like to have a daily dose of 0.2mg but my pharmacy had only 5mg. My plan is now to split the pill into thirds and take a third about every 8. day to result on average at a daily dose of 0.2mg. Does that make sense or could I get better results with a different method?

[@Philllin]

i got side effects the more i kept thinking i would have side effects. I started fin again with a different mindset and i feel nothing, still able to perform in bed and feel normal...

[@neroarchangel]

This man has an amazing talent of talking about something without actually providing any useful information. He just keeps repeating same words and goes with typical "don't sue me" type of talk. Literally didn't get anything new out of this video. What a waste of time. He said everything that's been said hundreds of times over the last 10 years...

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@faheemzx6889]

He just need subscribers for his channel

[@spiralphysiotherapy4196]

Hey Doctor Vikram, I have a question regarding DHT and it's potential adaptive influences following high intensity anaerobic and resistance (strength and power) training. Sgro et al (2021) and Smith et al (1985) have highlighted that DHT along with other androgens are elevated following various forms of "cardio" based exercise including sprinting. Notably, phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors exclusively lower DHT (i.e. not testosterone or luteinizing hormone). Further, Sgro et al (2021) stipulate that DHT along with other androgens (which are elevated following exercise) likely play a role in post exercise adaptations however, the significance of the physiological sequelae are not fully understood. With this in mind, could an athlete be leaving "adaptations" on the table if they choose to administer finasteride or dutasteride?

[@Comedyncooking]

Hi, could you please advise if Finasteride is effective for frontal baldness? Thank you.

[@Gordy-fj1jy]

It’s a DHT blocker. It works for the entire scalp. It won’t regrow hair

[@عينلامياء]

I have been using finasteride for almost a month. I've been having difficulty urinating, along with a sensation of urine retention in my bladder and consistent, mild pain in my testicles. I'd rather deal with balding than risk reduced fertility or face any potential prostate issues.

[@tired_of_everything0]

dude stop taking this poison. it's not safe at all

[@Gordy-fj1jy]

Talk to your doctor. Good chance you’re experiencing issues unrelated to the finasteride

[@josephsaba.]

doctor is it possible to take an online appointment with you ?

[@Prathmesh-t7q]

Love from india sir ❤

[@gg.3812]

i think the focus on titration is a bit excessive here. 1mg daily works already with minimal sides on most people, if that s a problem, anything between .5 to 1 mg daily works too, and pretty much the same. I don t think most people need a clinic to get on this med. I guess if you are one of the few extreme outliers that get sides even with .5 daily, then I d go see a doctor for specific titrations that are still effective

[@kram4519]

I do use finasteride. In like 3 months my hair stopped shedding but after 3 months, when I fot back to gym again, it sheds again. Is it normal? I'm on my 7th month and my hair still sheds.

[@Naruto6I9M4]

Now what's the status of your hair?

[@kram4519]

@@Naruto6I9M4 Doing great already. Turned out that I do have biotin deficiency lol

[@kram4519]

@@Naruto6I9M4 doin' great! Turned out I just have some biotin deficiency

[@MrTj145]

Are you taking creatine?

[@tsarbomb_chan2537]

Hi there, I've used finasteride for about 10 months with great results but stopped it 15 days before my marriage. It's been a month and a half since the wedding and my wife is expecting. I've been only using minoxidil for the last 2 months so I was curious if I can continue with finasteride again (does using finasteride while my wife is pregnant cause any side effects/complications for the child)? I've read somewhat conflicting instructions, but I would love an answer from you. I've only used topical solution

[@hardcore7155]

if you made a child with her already, how would you taking finasteride affect the child?? Are you by any chance pregnant?

[@SmudgedScreen]

As long as she doesnt touch the pills or solution it's safe for you to continue

[@tsarbomb_chan2537]

@@hardcore7155 me being pregnant while being a man would complicate things beyond imagination, wouldn't you agree? She's on her 2nd month of pregnancy and we interact. In fact, we sleep on the same bed, so there's a good chance of her touching the pillow that has traces of finasteride. Also, there's intimacy and kissing and all that still happening. That's usual for a married couple, if that's news to you. I know explaining all of this to you is a waste of time since I don't expect any answer from you, but still your message was entertaining

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@algo2957]

​What if she swallows while im on fin and she's pregnant? Honest question. ​@@SmudgedScreen

[@No_co_OK]

Hi Dr Vikram, I mistakenly left my plastic container of compounded finasteride right in front of a fan heater for around 15 minutes, to the point where the container and the supplements got quite warm/hot (enough to warm my hands considerably but not burn them). When I realized, I immediately put them in the cool drawer that I usually put them in. Will the effectiveness of the finasteride be in anyway degraded with this type of exposure to heat for this duration? I've been taking the finasteride for eight days since this happened. Would you recommend throwing the finasteride out and getting a new batch? I want the full effectiveness possible and don't want any reduced potency.

[@andrealozar7013]

😂😂😂 compra una scatola nuova e ti togli la paranoia

[@No_co_OK]

​@@andrealozar7013 Yes, I bought a new batch but I did this after I had taken the potentially compromised tablets for eight days. Usually I would buy new tablets straight away but I decided not to this time and now I'm really worried about it.

[@mickjoG]

this is always a big concern… what it does long term to Male hormones

[@khhealth459]

Doctor, If we are taking finasteride or dutasteride without any side effect, shall it has any problem to our sex partner? or it will has any problem if we want to have baby?

[@hamzashaikh2384]

10 days in finasteride 1mg + Minoxidil, starting noticing that I dont have random e**ctions during the day and no morning wood, everything is normal while mast***bating, I dont know if finasteride is taking a toll on me or is it just psychological impact messing with my head ?

[@jg323LA]

how do u get a prescription with no insurance?

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@bayouromanian]

Exceed video. Please consider doing another LLLT video.

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@Jeff_Hayes]

Will taking dutasteride at 18 mess me up sir. E.g further growth

[@wasteman3259]

Yes

[@seemaohri9136]

I am on finasteride aged 55 I am on hrt, can this medication bring my hair back? I have female pattern hair loss And does it make you put on weight thankyou 🙏☺️

[@shivpuri5769]

If your hair fall was caused by dht it will stop it and you’ll experience a little regrowth but not a lot

[@raskaLaFlame]

If u you are a female, talk to a specialist. It is risky for a woman to take fin.

[@seemaohri9136]

@@raskaLaFlameoh ok, what are the dangers 😢oh dear I’ve been on it for 4 months now, currently I have little spurts of hair growing which are annoying 😊

[@terrir.7604]

​What is your dose? I'm fixing to start half a mg and work my way up. For post menopausal women like myself its not dangerous. I just worry about neuro side effects. Are u having any? ​@@seemaohri9136

[@algo2957]

I tried 0.5mg fin daily for six months. In the beginning my libido went up, then it became normal, then it plummeted after a few months. I took three months off and went back to normal but my hair started thinning again. I freaked out and restarted, again same thing. First libido went up, then normal, then it eventually plummeted. I took a break for three months, again freaked out at the thinning, i restarted it again on july 1st, going to try 0.5mg every other day. I hope this works but if libido dies again after a few months i guess i just cant handle this drug so rip hair. Does anyone have any suggestions for the sides to go away? I dont even understand why taking 0.5mg every other day vs daily will even help since apparently the dht reduction is the same. So why do ppl get fewer sides with a lower dose if 0.25mg fin has about the same dht reduction as 1mg? Nobody ever seems to answer this question. The only answer that would make sense to me is placebo effect unless fin affects other chemical/hormonal pathways apart from dht that lower libido.

[@PostFinasterideSyndromeNorway]

be careful

[@sammy68786]

What happens is probably that : First you block some conversion of testosterone to dht, free test is elevated, causing more libido and a bit more estrogen conversion. Then, after a while, more free test and more e2 cause a negative feedback on test production and it lowers, so probably that at some point, you have a bit less free test than normal with e2 slightly higher than normal and dht is now at it’s minimum due to max concentration of the drug in your blood. Now libido is down. There is many options i think could work: Really low dose dutasteride, which has a longer half life. Something like 0,5 every 5 or 7 days. You gotta find the lowest dose that protects your hair without sides. Lower dose fin, like you said 0,25 eod maybe it will work. Adding something that reduce conversion of test to e2 or augment metabolism of estrogen like zinc or dim or even an aromatase inhibitor like aromasin or arimidex but i wouldnt recommend it or to do it with care and really really low dose.

[@Luckyluckyluc]

Finasteride only stays in the system for a few hours but the DHT reducing effects linger on for around 72 hours - no matter the dosage; that's why a lower dose is better for preventing side effects rather than just reducing the frequency you intake the drug.

[@sammy68786]

@@Luckyluckyluc it’s not 100% of the dht reducing effect thats stays for a few days, reducing frequency of intake by half (eod) should reduce the total dht reducing effect. Not by half I agree.

[@Vral92]

You know what else is not talked about? The metabolites from dht. You lower them too very strongly. What do you expect from an anti androgen? The goal of finasteride is excactly this and the only side effect is it slows down hairloss.

[@harshjha9330]

Does 0.1% topical finasteride has these effects Or i will have my normal testosterone levels ?

[@theamateurguitarist6187]

Topical fin will become systemic. You’re just changing the way your body absorbs it. The reason I don’t like topical is it is really hard to know how much is actually going in to your body, it could be more than you need. Also it puts other people at risk, as your wife or children could come in to contact with it. I’ve moved from topical to 0.25mg pill every other day and will see how it goes.

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@hanscastorp1945]

@@theamateurguitarist6187 about to do the same, but still a bit worried

[@GalacticPanther72]

How's it been? Stated 13 days ago 0.25mg and so far so good

[@GalacticPanther72]

@theamateurguitarist6187

[@vastroy6307]

If we only want to reduce DHT a certain amount to prevent baldness, isnt DUT too much then because it blocks like 90 percent of the DHT? But at the same time we get more DHT as we grow older right, so DUT may be good?

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@masterprocastinator8884]

What about women?

[@liszkapliszka146]

This topic is not discussed on this channel. I also looked here because I suffer from androgenetic alopecia. My doctor prescribed me 5 mg of finasteride daily. After two weeks I had to stop because my kidneys and lower back hurt so much - I couldn't walk. My hair also started falling out massively - in hundreds. Now I have bald spots above my forehead. My testosterone levels also increased significantly (before starting the therapy my androgen levels, including testosterone, were normal). I stopped finasteride over two weeks ago, my hair is still falling out a lot, I regret that I started it at all.

[@masterprocastinator8884]

@@liszkapliszka146 I think you started with the maximum dosage which was the biggest mistake. One should start with 3mg/ week as mentioned in this channel’s other videos and for us women, I would say taking an androgen blocker like spearmint tea is a good idea.

[@liszkapliszka146]

@@masterprocastinator8884 My doctor says that for women, doses less than 5 mg per day are ineffective. I trusted him. For me, this dose turned out to be harmful. I was thinking about starting to take this drug less often and in a lower dose - 2.5 mg three times a week, but I'm afraid after what I've been through. But now I'm thinking about taking a contraceptive pills with cyproterone acetate to lower testosterone...

[@liszkapliszka146]

@@masterprocastinator8884 My doctor says that for women, doses less than 5 mg per day are ineffective. I trusted him. For me, this dose turned out to be harmful. I was thinking about starting to take this drug less often and in a lower dose - 2.5 mg three times a week, but I'm afraid after what I've been through. But now I'm thinking about taking a contraceptive pills with cyproterone acetate to lower testosterone...

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@akhileshgowda3303]

Excuse.....you both people just explain pros n cons but you'll not tell whether it's safe to take or not ....you people give mixed opinions and making more confusions in the patient...okay !!!!!! Do one video which is related to androgenetic alopecia and effective treatments and what is safe to take for prolong

[@kanchanmondal4264]

How many year I take dutasteride??

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@ayadhussin6771]

​@@czerwonaroza9238What do you mean?

[@dillon846]

Having increased T as a result of blocking DHT does NOT give you 'increased T benefits' such as increased libido, muscle gain, etc... very much the opposite??? DHT is important for these functions, way moreso than testosterone. This video might be a bit of misinformation.

[@Timothy_Dalton33]

These boys have said lots of questionable things over the years.

[@monke2361]

You are wrong, T actually has endocrine effects where serum DHT does not, especially when it comes to muscle/athletic performance

[@ayumelove]

The incerased T from fin also often leads to inceas in oestrogen.

[@CraigTheBrute-yf7no]

You are not an endocrinologist. You are random internet dude.

[@RainReignsX]

You’re not a doctor shut up

[@johnmorgan7989]

Im 48 now and now and certainly my body is creating less dht than it was say 10 years ago. The normal goal of fin is to reduce dht by 70%. Might i now be better using a very weak topical dose that may lower dht by say 20%. I.e the older you get is the liklihood that lowering dht by 70% going to be that whats left of your dht is just not going to be enough? I ask because i am getting more sides now than i was when i started on fin 5 years ago. My total t and free t are in the normal range but not that robust.

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@Ash-ih4rz]

as an athlete with low body fat high fitness and great nutrition I decided to listen to this fine dr and take finestride. I took the lowest possible dose of 0.25 mg and after every 3 days aswell. which is basically .05 mg a day and I can tell you that it definitely works, I took it on 3 occasions and I promise I felt the side effects. My erections disappeared completely. So if you are thinking of takin fin take it for your hair growth, however the effects will be felt and who knows they might be permanent

[@Naruto6I9M4]

Well i have been taking finastride from 22 days and I have erections there is no problem in that well the thing is sode effects doesn't happens to everyone and if it happens to you then use minoxidil it also works great

[@Dena755]

Is there any topical finasteride that you can apply directly on the roots of the hair. if yes is it any better than the pills. Thanks in advance.

[@bayouromanian]

Topical finasteride exists. As a user (patient, not MD) I prefer it

[@Dena755]

@@bayouromanian thanks, do you see a big diffenrece between oral and topical and do you buy it online or in the pharmacie And is there any side effects or you can have the same side effects like oral.

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@PostFinasterideSyndromeNorway]

DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BuffaloBilly69]

Why ?

[@monke2361]

This drug is awesome for a lot of people

[@PostFinasterideSyndromeNorway]

@@monke2361 it sure is. Everything comes with risks. Take care

[@Gordy-fj1jy]

Go away you worthless troll.

[@JRS-iq9pz]

My dermatologist doesn't recommend it, because it affects everything in your body.

[@relentlessdivscorner7274]

Loose your hair then

[@babo3324]

Thats such a nothing statement lol. What is ‘everything’

[@relativegifrelativegif8369]

Lower your dose to have lower the chance of side effects

[@FatTofu-pu2li]

Your dermatologist wants you to become vin diesel

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@bilalyaqoob3366]

❤

[@timpoos4635]

I used finasteride for 4 months then stopped. After I stopped my head hair continued to get thicker and my beard fell out. I was completely demasculinized by this drug

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@BcksgotIQs]

How are you now

[@RK-babu77]

First talk in your mother tongue

[@Macorelppa]

Finasteride is as benign as a paracetamol.

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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[@PostFinasterideSyndromeNorway]

be careful

[@seemaohri9136]

I am on finasteride aged 55 I am on hrt, can this medication bring my hair back? I have female pattern hair loss And does it make you put on weight thankyou 🙏☺️

[@vladislavsuone7350]

Do research please, females cant use finasteride/dutasteride its very dangerous for you!

[@czerwonaroza9238]

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