Hey all,
Had a hair transplant with Dr. Rahal 2 years ago at 23 years of age. Turning 25 next month.
Needless to say the results have been amazing. From 20-23 I was extremely self conscious about my hair loss and spent all of my time indoors and depressed. Now I am back in shape after hitting the gym, flirt with tons of girls, and I'm actually getting laid again. Last night to be specific and here is where my problems start...
---Propecia Problem---
I had been off and on Proscar between 20-23 but a few months prior to my HT I decided to start Propecia 1mg/day again seriously to maximize the time until I needed another HT.
Initially the side effects were few and far between, most just change in ejaculate consistency and volume. Life was good. However over the past few months I noticed that my erections were weakening, my penis was becoming less sensitive, and orgasm just didn't have the same appeal. I kept telling myself this was fine when I was masturbating and that when I got with a woman all would be well as my body would just respond and I'd get hard.
2 months ago I was with a woman (first time in a few years) in my house and after having some wine I was able to achieve an erection but it was nowhere near as firm as it had been in the past before I started propecia. I realize wine may have played a role but not a big one. I blamed this on not being able to feel through the condom. Also, I'd be able to get myself semi-firm and then after penetration it would kind of just die down. This made sex really difficult. I was able to reach orgasm using my own devices with her next to me.
Last night I was with another woman and had the same problems but worse. I wasn't even able to achieve orgasm...She would be pleasing me and I'd barely be able to feel it.
I've stopped propecia for weeks at time and things seemed to have gotten better so I'm praying to god I'm not a victim of PFS after prolonged use. **** me if I am.
Now I'm not entirely sure what to do but the following are possibilities...
1) Stop Fin altogether (do I stop cold turkey or wean myself off?).
2) Stop Fin altogether and ensure that things return to normal no matter how long this takes and then re-start Propecia at 0.5mg
3) Continue Fin at 0.5mg/day and hope the sides get better
I'D LIKE SOME OPINIONS ON HOW I SHOULD PROCEED PLEASE.
The thing is, after having a HT, once I stop Fin I know the hair behind my hair transplant is going to fall out and it'll look really weird. I don't really have time off until 1 year from now when I graduate I'll have a month off to get a FUE.
Had a hair transplant with Dr. Rahal 2 years ago at 23 years of age. Turning 25 next month.
Needless to say the results have been amazing. From 20-23 I was extremely self conscious about my hair loss and spent all of my time indoors and depressed. Now I am back in shape after hitting the gym, flirt with tons of girls, and I'm actually getting laid again. Last night to be specific and here is where my problems start...
---Propecia Problem---
I had been off and on Proscar between 20-23 but a few months prior to my HT I decided to start Propecia 1mg/day again seriously to maximize the time until I needed another HT.
Initially the side effects were few and far between, most just change in ejaculate consistency and volume. Life was good. However over the past few months I noticed that my erections were weakening, my penis was becoming less sensitive, and orgasm just didn't have the same appeal. I kept telling myself this was fine when I was masturbating and that when I got with a woman all would be well as my body would just respond and I'd get hard.
2 months ago I was with a woman (first time in a few years) in my house and after having some wine I was able to achieve an erection but it was nowhere near as firm as it had been in the past before I started propecia. I realize wine may have played a role but not a big one. I blamed this on not being able to feel through the condom. Also, I'd be able to get myself semi-firm and then after penetration it would kind of just die down. This made sex really difficult. I was able to reach orgasm using my own devices with her next to me.
Last night I was with another woman and had the same problems but worse. I wasn't even able to achieve orgasm...She would be pleasing me and I'd barely be able to feel it.
I've stopped propecia for weeks at time and things seemed to have gotten better so I'm praying to god I'm not a victim of PFS after prolonged use. **** me if I am.
Now I'm not entirely sure what to do but the following are possibilities...
1) Stop Fin altogether (do I stop cold turkey or wean myself off?).
2) Stop Fin altogether and ensure that things return to normal no matter how long this takes and then re-start Propecia at 0.5mg
3) Continue Fin at 0.5mg/day and hope the sides get better
I'D LIKE SOME OPINIONS ON HOW I SHOULD PROCEED PLEASE.
The thing is, after having a HT, once I stop Fin I know the hair behind my hair transplant is going to fall out and it'll look really weird. I don't really have time off until 1 year from now when I graduate I'll have a month off to get a FUE.
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