[JOE-91]

At the moment I am using the drug Propecia, otherwise known as finasteride to slow hairloss. The drug reduces testosterone levels and I have noticed some of the side effects on me, e.g. less morning erections, less desire for sex.

Is there anyone else using the drug on here?

[JonPop]

I don't know about users, but it wouldn't hurt to have your T levels checked while on the finasteride. If you drop too low, your Dr. can Rx Androgel. (jP

[the spencer]

I was taking Saw Palmetto for the same reason and experienced similar things. As for any biochemistry advice I cannot say. But, would you rather be bald, or have a lowered libido? Myself being just under 21, I cannot say

[Scorpio]

Hi, this is my first post and everything but from what i read online i wouldnt use that stuff. Many peopl have reported that it completely killed their sex drive and caused ED and many other problems. Some people report that it works but if i had started having any of the symptoms u described i would stop and ask my doctor or you can look up some of it online.

[calixto]

Big, full head of hair................................

Or BIG, HARD, RAGING ERECTIONS.........................................

I do love my hair, but hmmmmmmmmmmmm

You choose, I totally understand its a hard one brother, but have yo looked into topical herbal treatments??? I have heard of one that is supposed to be a FOR SURE CONCOCTION, let me know, happy to help.

[hethen]

There's supposed to be laser treatments for that stuff as well. It's a tough call, but you should have some other options, where maybe you can find the best of both worlds. From what I remember, the laser treatment was to stimulate the skin/follicles and increase blood flow to the areas of the scalp where the hair has ceased growing. This is, of course, assuming you want to grow new hair. There's a shampoo/conditioner out that has a lot of great reviews called Segal's Solutions: Hair Loss Prevention - Shampoo to Reduce Oily Hair and Prevent Hair Loss, Natural Treatment for Itchy Scalp I am in no way affiliated with them, but my hairline is quickly receding, so it's something I've considered trying.

[TugOWar]

Hey Joe,

I used Propecia for 6 years when my hair started noticeably thinning. My hair loss stopped when I was on.

I've been off for 6 months now. I feel like I have more T then when I was 16. The gains I've made in the gym in the last 6 months rival what I've done in the last 6 years. My EQ has gone up 1-2 points, and I'm hornier. Yes, my hair is thinning again.

What eventually made me go off was deciding I did not want to be on a medicine in which the long term effect had not been studied. Soon I will be bald. But after 6 years, I've come to accept that.

I would advise to take the medicine until you've accepted, really accepted and embraced baldness. Then go off and enjoy the surge of T.

Also, hair replacement surgery is making leaps. As of now you can move hair follicles from the bottom back of your scalp to the top, and in a decade you'll be able to get stem cells that regrow hair (though you may have to fly to Europe because of US laws).

[RockofFox]

Originally Posted by the spencer

I was taking Saw Palmetto for the same reason and experienced similar things. As for any biochemistry advice I cannot say. But, would you rather be bald, or have a lowered libido? Myself being just under 21, I cannot say

Although there is anecdotal evidence to suggest people getting low sex drive on Saw Palmetto, I havent seen any studies to suggest it does. It certainly shouldnt in theory, as it has a 5 alpha reductase inhibiting action, so technically there should in fact be more serum testosterone as there is less conversion to DHT.

But in reality I have heard some people say the same thing as you. Strange one.

[JOE-91]

Originally Posted by TugOWar

Hey Joe,

I used Propecia for 6 years when my hair started noticeably thinning. My hair loss stopped when I was on.

I've been off for 6 months now. I feel like I have more T then when I was 16. The gains I've made in the gym in the last 6 months rival what I've done in the last 6 years. My EQ has gone up 1-2 points, and I'm hornier. Yes, my hair is thinning again.

What eventually made me go off was deciding I did not want to be on a medicine in which the long term effect had not been studied. Soon I will be bald. But after 6 years, I've come to accept that.

I would advise to take the medicine until you've accepted, really accepted and embraced baldness. Then go off and enjoy the surge of T.

Also, hair replacement surgery is making leaps. As of now you can move hair follicles from the bottom back of your scalp to the top, and in a decade you'll be able to get stem cells that regrow hair (though you may have to fly to Europe because of US laws).

I have embraced it, I shave my hair completely now purely to get used to it, but I want to give propecia a try because hair is better than no hair and I have only lost about 20%, I'm a diffuse thinner. I was planning on doing exactly what you have done, I certainly don't want to stay on the meds longer than 4 or 5 years, and furthermore by the time I'm in my mid to late twenties balding is much more acceptable. I am just a bit worried about any possible penis growth while taking the drug. And yes, hopefully hair transplant's progress further within the next 5-10 years.

[JOE-91]

Seen as I have my own thread here, I have another question.

My dick and balls are randomly shrivelled at certain points in the day, and it goes smaller when I'm really nervous or cold. I would say sometimes my bits are shrivelled more than they are relaxed. Is anyone else like this?