Going to document 1 yr propecia starting today

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  • Jaded_Optimist
    Junior Member
    • Oct 2011
    • 3

    Going to document 1 yr propecia starting today

    Hey all,

    26yo male here, experiencing balding norwood class 5 (according to 1 bosley rep).

    Been losing hair since a young age, probably around 19. Never really cared too much until I shaved it all to a number 1 and realized I had a problem. This was 2 years ago.

    I only used rogaine foam for 6 months, then just started going with hats allll the time.

    Well, now that I'm 26, I'm sick of wearing hats all the time so I took the first step and got a prescription for Propecia from a dermatologist. I literally started taking it today[/B][/B].

    I've included some pictures that show 1 month progress of hair growth with current condition. I've blacked out my face in some pictures in an attempt to keep my identity hidden.

    After a year of propecia, given that there are positive results, I am seriously considering paying for an HT. They are expensive, though, so that's why I'm seeing if Propecia can do anything for me in the mean time.

    The pictures date back to the beginning of September when I had 1 week of hair growth up to today, when I shaved it all down to a number 2.

    They are in numerical order from 1-26 and showcase about 1.5 months of hair growth.

    I plan on taking pictures every 2 weeks, shaving down to a number 2 and documenting my Propecia progress.

    I also exercise every other day and take multivitamins & fish oil.

    Wish me luck! These pills aren't cheap!

    JO

    PICTURES: This website allows free upload of a bunch of pics in an album, very easy to use and highly recommended. Here ya go:

    SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER HAIR GROWTH BEFORE PROPECIA
  • SBTRKT
    Member
    • Aug 2011
    • 72

    #2
    Before you go any further with propecia, you may want to check out these links:

    2007 Swedish TV documentary on undocumented Post-Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) permanent sexual side effects -- which can continue indefinitely after stopp...


    Dr. Michael S. Irwig from George Washington University has published a study on persistent Finasteride (Propecia) side effects in young men aged 21-46.Study ...


    Health Watch: Popular Drug Warninghttp://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/05/03/health-watch-popular-drug-warning/May 3, 2011 -- PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A grievi...


    Also, you may notice that in the last two days - propecia.com is down and they have a very BOLD link for reporting side effects to the FDA

    Good luck whatever you choose

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    • Jaded_Optimist
      Junior Member
      • Oct 2011
      • 3

      #3
      OK

      Thanks for the response SBTRKT.

      These videos make me want to stop taking this pill immediately... however I'm sure it's a bit sensationalized.

      Is anyone knowledgeable in this area, or can they link to some cold, hard statistics as to the number / type of men who suffer ill consequences of Propecia?

      I already forked over the cash for 1 month supply but will gladly quit if I feel threatened by these potential side effects. I've only taken 2 pills so far...

      JO

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      • SBTRKT
        Member
        • Aug 2011
        • 72

        #4
        The chances of developing permanent side effects are low. Unfortunately i am in the small group of men that have been chemically castrated and who knows what it has done to my brain

        If you want some studies to show you that finasteride is not good for any male then here you go

        Preventing erections and priapism

        To our knowledge, this is the first study demonstrating that the use of finasteride could decrease and control the number of priapism recurrences in patients with sickle cell anemia, with fewer side effects than other drugs currently used.


        Causing cancer



        Depression

        Finasteride is the 5alpha-reductase inhibitor that received clinical approval for the treatment of human benign prostate hyperplasia and androgenetic alopecia. The 5alpha-reductase is enzyme responsible for the reduction of testosterone to dihydrostestosterone, progesterone to dihydroprogesterone an …


        Castrate effects on rats and humans

        Androgen Receptors is the most comprehensive and up to date volume on the topic, including discussions of the basic mechanisms of androgen-androgen receptor actions, their roles in the androgen-related diseases, and their potential clinical applications.Key topics covered include: -The discovery and cloning of the androgen receptor; -Androgen receptor coregulators; -Androgen related genes and their consensus DNA response elements; -Basic mechanism of action including functional analyses, cellular localization and phosphorylation studies; -Cross-talk to other signal transduction systems; -The recent connections of androgens to women's diseases, such as osteoporosis and ovarian cancer.This book is of interest to students, basic scientists, and clinicians as both a study guide and reference of research in the androgen field. It could also be used as an advanced level text in endocrinology, urology, OBGYN, or oncology.


        Causing erectile dysfunction



        There are many more if you wish to search for them

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        • SBTRKT
          Member
          • Aug 2011
          • 72

          #5
          There isn't all that much to sensationalize really. A group of 60 or so men have been made impotent due to finasteride, a young man has killed himself and one guy is just describing how his brain to penis connection has gone. I can relate.

          Originally posted by Jaded_Optimist
          Thanks for the response SBTRKT.

          These videos make me want to stop taking this pill immediately... however I'm sure it's a bit sensationalized.

          Is anyone knowledgeable in this area, or can they link to some cold, hard statistics as to the number / type of men who suffer ill consequences of Propecia?

          I already forked over the cash for 1 month supply but will gladly quit if I feel threatened by these potential side effects. I've only taken 2 pills so far...

          JO

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          • Jaded_Optimist
            Junior Member
            • Oct 2011
            • 3

            #6
            Thanks, SBTRKT. These are some great links.

            Slightly thicker hair is definitely not worth this...

            JO

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