Losing hair

[bigchris1313]

As long as people are dropping anecdotal evidence, I'll chime in for the "Don't be afraid of taking Propecia" camp:

Propecia failed to lower my sex drive at all. I was horrified that it might, and by all rights should have placebo'd myself right into ED. I even put off beginning my prescription until the day after an important date because I was so afraid I would be unable to perform. To my relief, I experienced no side effects whatsoever after beginning treatment.

FWIW, I am a 25 year-old former collegiate football player and continue to powerlift recreationally with my friends/former teammates. I do find that when I depart from my lifting routine for more than a few days (such as on vacation), my libido markedly decreases. Thus, I do admit that it's possible that in the absence of lifting, Propecia may be adversely affecting my sex drive (though it's just as possible that the Propecia has nothing to do with it.

tl;dr Take Propecia. Lift weights. Keep your hair and your libido.

 

[Sesame Seed]

Originally Posted by bigchris1313

As long as people are dropping anecdotal evidence, I'll chime in for the "Don't be afraid of taking Propecia" camp:

Propecia failed to lower my sex drive at all. I was horrified that it might, and by all rights should have placebo'd myself right into ED. I even put off beginning my prescription until the day after an important date because I was so afraid I would be unable to perform. To my relief, I experienced no side effects whatsoever after beginning treatment.

FWIW, I am a 25 year-old former collegiate football player and continue to powerlift recreationally with my friends/former teammates. I do find that when I depart from my lifting routine for more than a few days (such as on vacation), my libido markedly decreases. Thus, I do admit that it's possible that in the absence of lifting, Propecia may be adversely affecting my sex drive (though it's just as possible that the Propecia has nothing to do with it.

tl;dr Take Propecia. Lift weights. Keep your hair and your libido.

The weights may be adversely affecting your hair.

Don't take propecia. Don't do weights. Keep your hair.

 

[Reggs]

Originally Posted by CDN1989

Your Welcome

Did you even read it?

Drug-related sexual undesirable effects were more common in the finasteride-treated men than the placebo-treated men, with frequencies during the first 12 months of 3.8% vs 2.1%, respectively. The incidence of these effects decreased to 0.6% in finasteride-treated men over the following four years. Approximately 1% of men in each treatment group discontinued due to drug related sexual adverse experiences in the first 12 months, and the incidence declined thereafter.

You're bashing the original studies based on a 1.8% difference Vs this study? Really?

This is your big pharma conspiracy that they they dont want us to know about?

 

[*#..]

I talked to my barber about hair transplants (I don't need one, just out of curiosity). He said to get it when you're younger (preferably less than 40) if you really want it and can afford it. The transplant will not be so successful when our bodies age and don't heal as well. Hair always thins with age, no matter who it is. In my opinion, I'd just shave it all off when it becomes really noticeable. It happens to everyone, don't worry too much about it. I know a couple of guys who are only 21-23 and the amount of gray hair rivals their natural hair color. Best of luck OP!

 

[CDN1989]

Originally Posted by Reggs

Did you even read it?



You're bashing the original studies based on a 1.8% difference Vs this study? Really?

This is your big pharma conspiracy that they they dont want us to know about?

Yes I did read it, a 1.8% difference is rather large considering its almost double what the orginal study stated..... if you where betting on a sports game or gambling in someother way, and someone told you your odds of losing doubled, You wouldnt think that woud be a big deal? That my friend is significant! There is a 0% risk or all these negative effect's of balding if you just deal with it without taking risky meds.

Thank you for helping me prove my point.....

 

[Reggs]

Originally Posted by CDN1989

Thank you for helping me prove my point.....

Your smugness is unbearable.

 

[Sara5Pope]

Try this tip... consuming sufficient (non-caffeinated) fluids will help with nutrient transportation, which keeps your hair hydrated and strong. Stay away from chemical-laden sodas...

 

[esquire.]

Which type of doctor do you go to get prescription for Propecia? A generalist/family doctor, or a dermatologist?

 

[ramuman]

I usually try to think of the last place I saw my hair when I lose it.

 

[hellyjosep]

There's also generic forms of Propecia out there. Some are online pharmacies overseas, which sound sketchy, but again, are shown to be legit most of the time if you do some research.

 

[yakson]

As someone mentioned above, has decreased my sex drive I was very unhappy. I stopped using it recently and my libido has increased. Some of this advice has been given here is interesting. I Propecia for about 1.5 years in a row before it stopped.

 

[jron757]

well starting at the age 26-40 its most common because of all the chemicals you put in your hair that is if you use any products ... the best way to prevent this from happening is to eat right and to wash and style your hair with less harmful stuff .... and o yea stay away from the stress .

 

[mehhhh]

I think I'm going to start using Rogaine and Propecia. I'm 25 and my hair loss is minimal, but I like to wear it long. Also I have a birthmark on my scalp that would make me look kind of like Gorvachev if I went balkd. Hopefully I can convince my doctor to get me a 'scrip.

 

[mehhhh]

I'm using Walmart brand Rogaine (Minoxidil 5%) and thinking about getting onto Propecia.

I'm also thinking about taking Saw Palmetto capsules. It does the same thing that Propecia does (inhibits the conversion of Testosterone to DHT) without the side effects. It actually increases sex drive and promotes prostate health. If I take all three I can probably cancel and hopefully reverse my very mild hair loss.

 

[munchausen]

My doctor told me Monoxodil works as well as anything out there. No side effects, no prescription needed and it costs about 10-15 bucks a month for the generic kind. I've been using it for a few years and my hair has stayed in place.