I took the Propecia Plunge

[ThinningB420]

Three years later off of fin and my hair is really thin. I keep my hair cut very short, but it's pretty much extremely visible in all pictures save for dim lit pictures.

The only side effect that I would say is that my semen is yellow and I go to the bathroom more often than I used to go.

[ThinningB420]

Hi, I just wanted to give an update since most people stop posting and we we don't know how things turned out. I was on fin for 2 and a half years. During that time, the thickness of my hair and my hairline improved a moderately noticeable amount. Upon my second year on fin, I noticed my hair was slowly thinning, but it was still better than before fin. During my entire course of fin, I never showed any side effects.

I got married last year and stopped taking fin as I did not want to risk any possibility of birth defects, as unlikely as they could have been. It has been a year off fin. I'm a NW 2.5-NW 3. However, my hair is now thinner than it has ever been, but I have a wonderful wife and beautiful son so my hair bothers me less. I still use minox and hope one day to improve my hair but will accept baldness if it happens. I wish everyone the best in their journeys and just wanted to let others know that fin seemed to be moderately effective and side effect free for me.

[BigThinker]

The hairs sprouting is a good feeling; I've got quite a few myself. Not sure if they're hair back from the grave thanks to fin or not -- who knows.

Lookin' forward to the pics, brah.

[ThinningB420]

Tomorrow marks the 4th month on fin. Everything still seems normal. I will say hair has grown in my hairline on the right side quite a bit. It was the weaker side in terms of recession previously and now it is the stronger side. The hairs are thinner but a lot are growing and growing long enough that you can see them standing a few feet away from me. Hopefully they will continue to grow as I see more that are sprouting. Overall density seems to almost be back where it was before I started Rogaine so I am happy with that. If I can maintain my hair as it currently is I will be very happy. I think it looks pretty good when I use putty. It's not great but looks acceptable IMO. I will upload pics around the end of the month because that's when I'll be getting a haircut, as they have a sale at that time. Look for pics in about two weeks.

[drybone]

Permanently infertile? Can you give the link?

Of course he cant.

[baldozer]

Just to let you know, a very new study has shown long term finasteride use can make men infertile.
As far as I understand it can creep up on you without any other side effects.

Worth getting a sperm count test at the very least.

Permanently infertile? Can you give the link?

[BigThinker]

Another update:
I've been on fin for almost four months now. I have no side effects as of now. I have noticed some growth in my hair line. It's not great but it is new hair. Once I finish this bottle for the 4th month I will post a picture. Sheds are a little less than before but I never really shed a ton in the first place except for initially with Rogaine. Honestly, if the existing hairs would thicken up I would be very happy. I'm not asking for new hair but it is a nice bonus to see it growing.

This is all I want, man. Keep the hair I have. I have enough to frame my face and it's not see-through up top. Hell, I even like my receded hairline a bit.

Excited to see your 4-month pics.

Best.

[ThinningB420]

Another update:
I've been on fin for almost four months now. I have no side effects as of now. I have noticed some growth in my hair line. It's not great but it is new hair. Once I finish this bottle for the 4th month I will post a picture. Sheds are a little less than before but I never really shed a ton in the first place except for initially with Rogaine. Honestly, if the existing hairs would thicken up I would be very happy. I'm not asking for new hair but it is a nice bonus to see it growing.

[Soxfaninfl]

Just to let you know, a very new study has shown long term finasteride use can make men infertile.
As far as I understand it can creep up on you without any other side effects.

Worth getting a sperm count test at the very least.

Good cause I don't want to have more children.

[dex89]

wait...no masturbation or intercourse? You my friend are a SAINT.

[Morbo]

I respect every religion or belief, but a good ejaculation once on a while probably would relief that ball pain iirc.

[BigThinker]

Sorry, I'm not married and it's against my religious beliefs to intentionally ejaculate outside of marital relations. I'll risk the infertility as the tests I had done were normal before I started fin.

Your nuts must be on mega swell.

[ThinningB420]

Sorry, I'm not married and it's against my religious beliefs to intentionally ejaculate outside of marital relations. I'll risk the infertility as the tests I had done were normal before I started fin.

[Parker]

I gave in after meeting with my dermatologist last week. After six months on minoxidil with more diffuse thinning than before I started the treatment I've decided to try finasteride. I picked up my prescription for $8 and cut my 30 5mg finasteride pills. I took the first one tonight. I will continue to take the drug for at least year and will have to drop it once I get married as my derm said I probably should not be on fin if I'm going to have a child. Therefore, after marriage I will have to be off the drug.

I will post my results as time goes on.

Just to let you know, a very new study has shown long term finasteride use can make men infertile.
As far as I understand it can creep up on you without any other side effects.

Worth getting a sperm count test at the very least.

[ThinningB420]

Only had the testicle ache that one day. I think it was because I have been spending time with a girl and had increased erections but no ejaculations so that was built up. Things are back to normal.