1998-2023 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Finasteride blocks the metabolism of testosterone. Preparing a list of questions before your appointment can help you make the most of your time together. Plentiful in opinions, short on facts. Adverse side effects of 5-reductase inhibitors therapy: persistent diminished libido and erectile dysfunction and depression in a subset of patients. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} National Library of Medicine I know how I feel and I know it's working. When did you first begin having dry orgasms? Post Finasteride Syndrome can be manually corrected by interpreting blood work and implementing an appropriate lifestyle and/or pharmacological protocol. Mild side effects that have been reported with finasteride include: ejaculation problems. I just decided to get back on gear after a year off + dutasteride during that time. Jefferys A, et al. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). I tried proviron for a short time but it made me feel worse. They claim its more to cover their ass because they dont want people trying whatever unproven solution and get worse and commit suicide or something. ._3oeM4kc-2-4z-A0RTQLg0I{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between} I felt fine while taking it but it gave me gyno so I stopped. Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca Unimi, NCI CPTC Antibody Characterization Program, Agis-Balboa R.C., Guidotti A., Pinna G. 5alpha-reductase type I expression is downregulated in the prefrontal cortex/Brodmann's area 9 (BA9) of depressed patients. While we do connect people with vetted, board-certified doctors, we dont provide medical consultations, diagnosis, or advice. Talking with a counselor might help. I suspect its because my E2 was so low already and that made it feel even lower (single digits if I recall correctly). Maybe if theyre lucky in 10 years. Epub 2013 Jul 24. I had all the classic symptoms. Of course I said this in a respectable manner Result: post deleted and banned. Feeling low-grade depression constantly. Epub 2010 Dec 22. Do you ever ejaculate semen when you have an orgasm, or do you have a dry orgasm every time? There was this guy on propecia help called JustQuitDut who was a complete psycho, who thought that taking TRT with estrogen blockers would somehow solve it. I understand not wanting to have a bunch of hack cures on their forum that dont really do anything or worse yet, make people worse, but at some point when theres a condition we dont know how to fix it seems like some trial and error wouldnt be the worst idea in the world. 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Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies Drugs that can cause retrograde ejaculation include certain medications for depression and alpha blockers drugs used to treat high blood pressure and some prostate conditions. Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. I am not aware of the use of Human Growth Hormone in the treatment for Post Finasteride Syndrome. Key takeaways: Finasteride is an FDA-approved medication that treats hair loss in men. Mehta A, et al. Disclaimer. Urology. It can prevent hair loss and decrease prostate enlargement, but not surprisingly, it can also suppress sexual function. You can't get worse than living with no dick dude. To give you a bit of background, I'm a 34 year old male whose sexual function was utterly destroyed by finasteride/Propecia. Ive been doing this for over 2 years and have ZERO sexual side effects from the drug. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. -, Alkahtane A.A., Albasher G., Al-Sultan N.K., Alqahtani W.S., Alarifi S., Almeer R.S., Alghamdi J., Ali D., Alahmari A., Alkahtani S. Long-term treatment with finasteride induces apoptosis and pathological changes in female mice. Teeranachaideekul V, Parichatikanond W, Junyaprasert VB, Morakul B. Indeed, some national agencies (e.g., Swedish Medical Products Agency, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency of UK and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) required to include multiple persistent side effects within the finasteride labels. Other: Issues retaining and producing muscle, rectal muscle pain, spike in lower-abdomen fat, also has anyone noticed a rapid increase in earwax production? The mods on that forum are fascists and dont allow the opinion and theory of other people. The number of men sharing their experience of Post-Finasteride Syndrome is steadily rising, painting a bleak picture of the life-shattering effects the drug can have. It is available as a generic. Understanding all of your options and communicating with your doctor and partner can help. In addition, molecular mechanisms and/or genetic determinants behind such adverse effects have been poorly explored both in patients and animal models. i am so desperate.. i am a female.. i need my hair back.. but o reallu cannot undergoo all this syntomps ( i gained 20 kg on fina and dutasterde.. no muscle stranght anymore.. no way to lose weight.. i really can' t tell a lot about mental and neurological condition.. but II am so depressed too.. but probably because I am bald and fat there must be a way to take fina without sides.. there must be a way..). 2015;104:107. WebDr Jordan Grant and Gil T talk about Post Finasteride Syndrome Recovery (PFS recovery). If so, how long have you been trying to conceive? doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.06.022. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. Minoxidil is FDA approved for genetic hair loss - it does not help other conditions quite so much. Diviccaro S, Giatti S, Cioffi L, Falvo E, Herian M, Caruso D, Melcangi RC. That's far from severe. Lol, now they banned me, just look at the reason: Dismissive of survey in first few posts; insistently advocated for dangerous and misleading article on PFS. decreased libido * (sex drive) erectile dysfunction *. Especially at an Early Age Like in Their 20s? 2011 Mar;8(3):872-84. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.02157.x. Even my genitals began to grow normal size again. Contemporary management of disorders of male orgasm and ejaculation. I read the thing on Healthline where it says it doesn't raise testosterone in humans. Since it only comes in 5 and 1 mg pills, there isnt much of a choice. 2020 Jan;113(1):21-50. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.11.030. Or at the very least allow people to post ideas. However, some men report persistent sex drive and ejaculation problems after stopping the medication. Very controversial topic in this forum. Adverse effects of common medications on male fertility. (Read up on desensitization of Leydig Cells but don't get nervous at this plan) With prostate cancer deaths overtaking that of breast cancer, it is important to know the side effects of finasteride. And quite frankly, if you think big pharma doesn't have millions and millions of dollars wrapped up in trying to cover up just how severely finasteride has destroyed mens' lives, you're fooling yourself. After I got PFS my libido died, I stopped liking women, my brain wouldn't work, and my personality changed to a 90 old man. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. After a bit over a week I decreased the dose to 10mg before bedtime and none in the afternoon. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Epub 2016 Jul 27. Nature Reviews Urology. Certain medications used to treat retrograde ejaculation can increase your blood pressure and heart rate, which can be dangerous if you have high blood pressure or heart disease. Waitttt wait wait. This content does not have an Arabic version. Thats probably the worst part if you only read that forum youre pretty much going to feel hopeless. Don't listen to bad doctors who tell you its all in your head. Int. It looked like it had been around the world a few times. Respectfully, I don't care what the article says. My personal experience is that finasteride is an important medication for older guys on TRT that are experiencing BPH. Q. I have heard that finasteride, which I take for my prostate problem, can cause permanent impotence. WTF. The drug reduces a testosterone-related hormone in certain tissues, including skin and the prostate gland. I do not think we have an answer to that question one way or the other. eCollection 2021 Oct. See this image and copyright information in PMC. These hippocampal neurogenesis changes after finasteride treatment have been linked to emotional behavior and this might contribute to the pathophysiology of affective disorders in humans. Ran [Tbol] 250mg for 2 months increased the dosages anywhere from 500mg to 1000mg. I could stand to lose about 30 pounds. Please note the date of last review or update on all articles. This is a condition characterized by an enlarged prostate. Although these drugs are generally well tolerated, many reports described adverse effects in men during treatment, such as sexual dysfunction and mood alteration. I am 100% reversed Keep in mind if I miss a dose or stop my protocol Pfs comes back full force. That is 250IU, not a typo so youll mix your 5000iu HCG with 5CC water and take 1/4 CC intramuscular three times a week using an insulin needle Have you heard about it? If youre experiencing a medical issue, please contact a healthcare professional or dial 911 immediately. Keywords: I did a limited search and did not find other such claims. As here reported, these observations are mainly based on self-reporting of the symptomatology by the patients and few clinical studies have been performed so far. This procedure is usually done at the doctor's office. In some people with PFS, DHT might be normal, but testosterone and cortisol low and estrogen and prolactin high. Incredible! Epub 2022 Feb 3. Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take home with me? https://forum.propeciahelp.com/t/my-story-yes-it-was-messy-and-yes-i-am-fine-now/5456. What medications or herbal remedies do you take? rash. If medication doesn't allow you to ejaculate semen, you will likely need infertility procedures known as assisted reproductive technology to get your partner pregnant. Ask questions about your symptoms and how long you've had them. To date, the PFS Foundation has identified 104 such professionals who have published scientific findings and/or voiced opinions on causative links between finasteride and PFS. Some of these same doctors and researchers are also members of our Medical Professionals team, counseling PFS patients and their loved ones worldwide. On PFS forums, peoples dicks got 1 inch bigger when erect, here and there, they sometimes felt sexual attraction towards women. ._1aTW4bdYQHgSZJe7BF2-XV{display:-ms-grid;display:grid;-ms-grid-columns:auto auto 42px;grid-template-columns:auto auto 42px;column-gap:12px}._3b9utyKN3e_kzVZ5ngPqAu,._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px}._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP:before{content:"";margin-right:4px;color:#46d160}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{display:inline-block;word-break:break-word}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-weight:500}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-size:12px;line-height:16px}._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-weight:400;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-top:13px;margin-bottom:2px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO ._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;margin-right:4px;margin-left:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y{border-radius:4px;box-sizing:border-box;height:21px;width:21px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(2),._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(3){margin-left:-9px} I need to get back over there and check it out I guess. The site is secure. Ive read theres on guy there who recoverd recently from HCG, very interesting. Liu L, Zhao S, Li F, Li E, Kang R, Luo L, Luo J, Wan S, Zhao Z. J Sex Med. With constant stress, your adrenals do not get a chance for recovery. Your doctor will ask you questions about your health and symptoms. Ive seen many others who give their opinion but are banned as a result. -, Baas W.R., Butcher M.J., Lwin A., Holland B., Herberts M., Clemons J., Delfino K., Althof S., Kohler T.S., McVary K.T. Tamoxifen I did 20mg during the four weeks every day. Midodrine, a medicine that constricts blood vessels, Chlorpheniramine and brompheniramine, antihistamines that help relieve allergies, Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine, medicines that help relieve symptoms of the common cold. Look, it's as simple as this. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} The article stated proviron was the best potential cure in his opinion. Btw, something weird happening on propeciahelp forums. and transmitted securely. Merck developed finasteride in the 1980s. Will my partner and I likely need to use assisted reproductive technology, such as intrauterine insemination, to achieve pregnancy? Side effects of treatment with 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors in experimental models. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} Do tests to see pregnenolone, progesterone, testosterone, DHT, thyroid (TSH, total and free T4 and T3, rT3), estradiol, estrone-sulfate and cortisol (both blood and 24h saliva). No interest in sex at all. Li X, Guo Y, Lu Y, Li H, Yan S, Li H, Li Y. Transl Androl Urol. I was able to have 8 sexual encounters in 1 week with different people - I felt no PFS symptoms whatsoever My muscle mass and body fat composition is now normal, my semen thickened, Peyronies stabilized, penis pain subsided, testicular pain is rare cognitive issues are resolved, and overall I think I've bounced back almost entirely. Ketamine for treatment-resistant depression: When and where is it safe? Drugs to treat retrograde ejaculation are drugs primarily used to treat other conditions, including: Imipramine, an antidepressant. breast tenderness. At first, I felt absolutely miserable when doing so, it is the worst Ive felt in my life and I was unable to do almost anything but after some weeks it became more tolerable as the receptors lost some of their sensitivity. In addition, it has been also reported that persistent side effects may occur in some AGA patients. Best, Dr. Emer. 2022 Oct 26;12(11):1567. doi: 10.3390/biom12111567. Sexual side effects: Loss of libido, impotence, testicular pain, testicle shrinkage, minor Peyronies (up to 10 degrees), penis pain, watery semen, Mental: Anxiety, insomnia, cognitive issues / brain fog. What is likely causing my symptoms or condition? 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It can prevent hair loss and decrease prostate enlargement, but not surprisingly, it can also suppress sexual function. Althof HE, et al. Accessibility 12th ed. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. Your doctor might ask: Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. 150mg/ day transdermal Testosterone gel applied to scrotum - 50mg/ day DHT gel applied to inner forearms and penis - 50mg oral pregnenolone/25mg DHEA daily, https://old.reddit.com/r/FinasterideSyndrome/comments/u1svwo/has_anyone_else_recovered_from_watery_semen_and/i4eg1it/?context=999. I am not aware or scientific evidence that back this up at this time. Gut Inflammation Induced by Finasteride Withdrawal: Therapeutic Effect of Allopregnanolone in Adult Male Rats. Next to no sensitivity in my genitals. Not orgasm strength and sperm levels have returned, just waiting on my brain to communicate with my penis when its time for sexual intercourse. Long term HCG treatment at high dosages can cause issues. My hair loss is back full force, but so is my libido and so are my erections. Accessed Oct. 28, 2021. Do they benefit from people who have pfs so their foundation can continue and ask for more donations? Health Alerts from Harvard Medical School. 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Bookshelf I know it's been a LONG time and also want to tell everyone that I'm cured from PFS great news. The supplement is making real changes in my body and mind, and it feels incredible. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal Yeah the joe_kool guy or whatever his name is had really good luck with TRT, he is honestly the reason I went down this road. I went from barely able to get an erection to having 4 very pleasurable orgasms on the third day. I cycled herbal androgen boosting supplements combined with intense workouts (I am a bodybuilder). Examine your urine for the presence of semen after you have an orgasm. Finasteride is available as a lower-cost generic. Next steps is likely getting a Hey there, Melcangi RC, Caruso D, Abbiati F, Giatti S, Calabrese D, Piazza F, Cavaletti G. J Sex Med. His article with all the studies hes referencing: Post Finasteride Syndrome can be manually corrected by interpreting blood work and implementing an appropriate lifestyle and/or pharmacological protocol. 2016;93:9. However, the side effects of a medication usually go away when you stop taking it. I had a case of PFS that was a severe as it gets. Its like they want to hide possible solutions. Neuroactive steroid levels are modified in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma of post-finasteride patients showing persistent sexual side effects and anxious/depressive symptomatology. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! Will medications help me ejaculate normally? Palliative care frightens some people: Heres how it helps, Parents don't always realize that their teen is suicidal. In such cases, treatment depends on the underlying cause. I did three months on testosterone injections and muscle building. I haven't introduced any other supplements or medications. I dont really understand why theyre like that. Post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) is a constellation of serious adverse side effects manifested in clinical symptoms that develop and persist in patients during and/or after discontinuing finasteride treatment in men with pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Exp. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} Wonder if this would work for me? Hum. I could be wrong but none of them seem to have anhedonia or genital numbness or fatigue or insomnia or anything, just libido and ED issues. Fertility and Sterility. Pornography usually has to be in the picture but there are RARE times when I get a spontaneous boner I can play with that will stick around and I can achieve orgasm with or without pornography. Eliminate Trigger Foods. Drugs generally won't help if retrograde ejaculation is due to surgery that causes permanent physical changes of your anatomy. And posted the article and some cliffs about his solution. 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Andracim Gel (small 2 eminem size, 1 on each size of rib cage, less is more with this stuff). You're likely to start by seeing your family doctor. BONUS! Finasteride (Propecia) is a medication that can help treat MPB by lowering levels of DHT.