I took the Propecia Plunge

[ThinningB420]

Testicle ache is gone, I think the pain is because I haven't had a nocturnal emission in awhile.

[Ktownmatti]

No, of course the mind isn't capable of inducing gyno.

If you had absolutely none before starting fin, you maintained the same weight while on fin and then developed it, it's probably fair to say its the propecia.

Aches, pains, libido and depression come and go all the time for a myriad of reasons. If you are overly cognizant of them because of the anticipation of taking a drug, and you are going to over analyze every tiny little twitch you are probably going to perceive some of these sides.

I'm not saying no one ever experienced ED, or decreased libido or depression legitimately from fin - I'm just saying for some folks the power of suggestion is a powerful thing.

[Exodus]

BigT whats the Fin update? Seen the derm yet?

[BigThinker]

I'm glad this thread is helpful. That is my only real goal with it. I plan on taking an updated picture after three months on fin. I've linked two of my threads with my background and treatments. I'd say I'm a NW 2.5 but with diffuse thinning. I have been on Rogaine for eight months and fin for almost two months.

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8304

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9175

Good stuff. Thanks.

I agree that you have a good head shape for super short hair, so, worst comes to worst, you'll be rockin' a skin head.

[Exodus]

I liked your buzz pictures (no homo...lol) they looked good!

[ThinningB420]

I'm glad this thread is helpful. That is my only real goal with it. I plan on taking an updated picture after three months on fin. I've linked two of my threads with my background and treatments. I'd say I'm a NW 2.5 but with diffuse thinning. I have been on Rogaine for eight months and fin for almost two months.

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8304

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9175

[BigThinker]

Hey Thinning,

I've kept my eye on this thread, and I'm glad you're coming back to report. Hope you continue to do so.

Do you have a thread where you give your background (age, current NW, current treatments.)?

Curious about those types of things with fin users and their outcomes.

Regards.

[Jcm800]

Of course the mind is capable of influencing whether or not you PERCEIVE you are experiencing sides.

If not, why do control group subjects receiving a placebo report sides???!!!

Breast enlargement isn't a placebo.

[ThinningB420]

One week away from the two month mark. Erections are normal in the morning or during the course of the day. I do have testicle ache today for the first time.

[Ktownmatti]

Of course the mind is capable of influencing whether or not you PERCEIVE you are experiencing sides.

If not, why do control group subjects receiving a placebo report sides???!!!

[Jcm800]

And the mind surely isn't capable of inducing gynaecomastia is it? Sides will surely come whether you fear them or not, if one is susceptible?

[chrisis]

Can I just point out that no mind can overcome the mechanism of a drug. If you are susceptible to sides, you will suffer them. I think the myth that side effects is "mind over matter" needs to be put to rest once and for all. This is drug that works by changing the hormones in your body. Could it be any more obvious that when side effects are reported it's because the changes caused by the drug are because damage has been done.

[custards]

Two weeks in, no side effects to report of as of now. Keep in mind I don't intentionally ejaculate but my erections are normal.

That's a really interesting and kinda unusual position to be in these days. People like to come up with theories why young balding is on the rise and one thing that sometimes comes up is whether sexual images everywhere and internet porn etc is sort of an early trigger for the predisposed people.

Then again hormones will be there to some degree regardless, but if you're in the unusual position of never acting on them but still noticing hair changes that's interesting information to share with people.

Hope the medication is going well!

[ThinningB420]

Just over a month in and everything seems normal. I'm still using minoxidil and seeing the usual shed in the shower and when I use minox. I will update again in a month or sooner if something warrants an update.

[Jcm800]

Good luck, shall follow your progress, tempted to take the plunge myself sometimes.