Started Finasteride, turned gay.

[dex89]

Hello OP, I've peen taking propecia for 13 months now, I had side effect for the first 3 months but after that I'm back to normal. I actually think I'm a lot hornier, and my penis grew about an inch bigger.(not Joking)

[BaldinLikeBaldwin]

fwiw I find Chrisis has a fairly balanced view on finasteride all things considered even though just a few months ago it seeemed more like borderline scaremongering

I'm also glad he has changed his avatar because his old one was freaking me out

[chrisis]

By the way, the actual consensus is that sexuality is influenced by a mixture of genetic and environment factors.

Suggesting it's a black and white topic is downright idiotic and demonstrates either a lack of understanding about sexuality, bigotry or both.

[chrisis]

You are on every finasteride thread possible, saying the same thing. You need to cool down.

Saying the truth? I was recently commended by a guy for offering a balanced view of the subject. Complain all you want, but I'm not going to be shut down and I don't understand why it bothers you that I offer my experience to people asking genuine questions before taking a drug that interferes with your hormonal system, potentially causing irreparable damage - FACT.

[Tracy C]

Homosexuality is not a born-in trait.

Yes it is. Just as heterosexuality is a born in trait.

And for your information, there are ways to change one's sexuality.

No there isn't. Anyone who is telling you differently is lying.

The brainwashing you speak of does not work. It never did and it never will. All it does is drive "patients" to suicide. That quack Dr. Money found that out decades ago and tried to cover it up. Even now there are quacks like Dr. Money and toxic faith Bible thumping bigots who are trying to "repair" people - and killing many of them in the process.

And you wouldn't happen to be an atheist / non-Christian would you, Tracy?

I am not an atheist. I believe in God. I just don't believe in or trust any organized religioun. The God I believe in has no room in his heart for the toxic faith hyporcratic Bible thumping bigotry organized religions want to dish out.

Just know, I'm watching you very closely.

You can't be serious. You don't actually think that means anything to me do you?

Highlander, putting pedophilia in the same context as homosexuality is extremely offensive and way out.

It is also deeply wrong. There is absolutely no correlation what so ever. Just the fear mongering of toxic faith hypocratic Bible thumping bigots.

[PatientlyWaiting]

That figure is debatable. You can't boldly assert 2% when the studies don't even agree.

How many of your 915 posts is talking about Finateride? I boldly say more than 2%.

You are on every finasteride thread possible, saying the same thing. You need to cool down.

[chrisis]

Highlander, putting pedophilia in the same context as homosexuality is extremely offensive and way out.

You're also wrong about the genetic basis for homosexuality. You need to study this topic before spouting off beliefs based on religious dogma.

[Tracy C]

You're right, they're born heterosexual.

I did not say that. Twisting my words around to make a lame attempt at validating your point is not allowed. I said sexuality is a born-in trait. That born-in trait is not exclusive to heterosexuality. Homosexuality is also a born-in trait. Not everyone is born heterosexual. No medication, "reparative therapy" or Bible thumper brainwashing can change a person's sexuality.

[AGL]

I've been on it for a little over 3 months taking a 1/4 of finasteride (1.25mg) every monday, wednesday and friday. To date I have no reported side effects and have actually had an increase in libido and easier time getting erections. I was thinking of adding another day because the benefit was based on a 1mg/day study, but I think I'll continue on this regime as I have noticed some improvement with my hair.

[yeahyeahyeah]

That figure is debatable. You can't boldly assert 2% when the studies don't even agree.

And besides 2 percent of 10 mill. is still 200,000

[chrisis]

Side effects occur in 2%.

That figure is debatable. You can't boldly assert 2% when the studies don't even agree.

[PatientlyWaiting]

Finasteride hasn't given me any side effects whatsoever OP. I'm 23, been on it for 1 year+ and will have 2 years on it in November. Side effects occur in 2%.

[chrisis]

Thanks Spex. Nah, I just use minoxidil and Nizoral occasionally. I'd consider Propecia at a lower dose, but just seems like I'm messing with fire to be honest.

[Spex]

Chris, I'm simply posting my opinion - i have much empathy for the guys who experience side effects, like you.

In my experience i've not come across that many patients personally who have experienced the side effects especially not persistently. On the contrary many guys i have spoke to over the years have only positive things to say about it.

I'm sorry meds didnt work out for you truly i am. have you got any form of prevention in place ?

Best
Spex

[Tracy C]

...I believe finasteride can alter one's sexuality.

I don't believe that at all. Not even for a second. Sexuality is a born-in trait that cannot be altered.

I plan to start Finasteride within the next few days and I want to know if it's worthwhile to start slow and gradually up the dosage?

I believe this is a good idea when starting on any medication. Not just Finasteride.

If your only concern is your hair line, neither Finasteride or Minoxidil are appropriate for you. You should only be using either of these medications if you have thinning in your vertex and/or mid-anterior areas. At this time I have reason to believe those men who are using it for their hair line only are at higher risk of experiencing the possible negative side effects.