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Very good to know thank you. Now I just need to work out how to be on top of these newly discovered potential issues!

Thanks Regan. That is alarming the possible impacts on brain health. Is there not a test that can be done to check allopregnanolone levels? I haven’t noticed cognitive decline but then again I’m in my mid 30s. I just get the odd bouts of anxiety but always have. Hence why I’m investigating this...

I’ve been on finasteride for over 10 years now. It has been great for my hair during this time. I haven’t really lost any noticeable ground in this time and I initially had some grow back. I remember reading a while back the impact finasteride can have on prostate, prostate cancer etc. It...

Thanks I’ve had breaks and cut back in the past. Not for a very long time. At most 3 weeks. I have t noticed a dramatic difference. But it’s hard to monitor as anxiety spells can be sporadic.

Hi all, ive written in the past about my story but I haven’t got to the bottom of how to resolve my issues. long story short: I’ve been on finasteride for 10 years. It has been great. No known sides. Although anxiety has crept up in recent years. The anxiety is now unmanageable. this brings me to my...

I just received my bloods back with slightly high SHGB at 71 nmol. Does anyone know what this means and whether it has any relation to finasteride? The doctor seemed to think it was OK because I have high free or total testosterone.

Thanks NickyA. This is exactly what I needed. Much appreciated.

Long term user of finasteride with ongoing anxiety sides alone. What blood tests should I get to see if finasteride is having any negative impact? can you get an allopregnanolone test? do any of you get any other tests to make sure everything is safe?

Interesting. When you had your stress levels tested and they were through the roof- was that prior to finasteride/medication? What did you notice the difference before and during? I guess from reading that you have weighed up what you were like pre medication compared to now and you still choose...

that’s interesting. Sounds just like me. Occupied mind and I’m all good. I just try to remind myself that no one really gives a sh*t what your hair looks like (at least not like I do)

I’m interested in hearing how you have managed it. Are you still on any medication?

That’s interesting. I just looked up BDD and I damn well do all of the things it lists. Are you on finasteride too? How have you managed it?

Thanks for the reply. no symptoms of pain. Not sure about brain fog. Just tired a lot of the time. Particularly in the mornings. Possibly from overthinking and general restlessness. I still perform a high functioning job and I think I do it very well but my brain is typically in overdrive and...

Thanks for your replies. They are much appreciated. To be honest, dropping finasteride scares the hell out of me. Hair loss has always made me feel terrible pre and post finasteride. The neurosteroids is very interesting. I would love to know more but know if I search for it then I’ll come across...

Do I dare bring up going grey while we all combat the bigger beast of hair loss? I’m wondering if there are any others out there trying to combat the onset of grey hair? Has anyone had any luck? I started getting grey hair in my late 20s. I’m currently trying some supplements but also...