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Hello All,
Hope you are safe.
I'd really appreciate some advice on the use of branded Dutasteride (Avodart) and the side effects of Erectile Dysfunction.
Before I go into the real detail here's a brief history of my regime / lifestyle:
0.5mg Duta - daily (for the past 8 months)
5% minoxidil for several years
Dermaroll 1mm needle - once weekly
Nizoril shampoo twice weekly
Viviscal Pro supplements (started these about a month ago).
41 year old male - Caucasian
Low BMI
Fit and healthy, regular exercise
Non-smoker / light drinker.
I also had 2,000 grant FUE transplant around 2 years ago to build out my hairline.
As stated above, I started Avodart 8 months ago to combat my the balding on my crown where I'd say I'm a type 4 norwood scale.
I've gone through 2 major shedding stages on Avodart, in month 2 and month 7, which doesn't concern me a great deal as I'm aware this is part of the journey.
My real concern with Avodart is the impact it has had on me sexually:
Decreased libido
Can not get an erection without physical stimulation
Less sperm upon ejaculation
I have started to use Sildenafil to try and combat this and it does work to a point, but I'm just at the point where I am considering ditching the Avodart because of the impact it is having on me sexually. I don't want to be relying on Sildenafil as a method of getting an erection.
I live in the UK so when we can travel internationally (hopefully June / July time), I will be booking in for a FUE transplant in Turkey to add some density to my crown.
I am awaiting the results of a private blood test to see if there are any other issues causing the ED, this includes a follow up phone call with a consultant.
Does anyone have any words of wisdom or guidance? If i were to kick the Avodart, do i just drop this from my regime or should i replace it with something else? I'm at a loss as to what i should do next?
Thanks all!
Hope you are safe.
I'd really appreciate some advice on the use of branded Dutasteride (Avodart) and the side effects of Erectile Dysfunction.
Before I go into the real detail here's a brief history of my regime / lifestyle:
0.5mg Duta - daily (for the past 8 months)
5% minoxidil for several years
Dermaroll 1mm needle - once weekly
Nizoril shampoo twice weekly
Viviscal Pro supplements (started these about a month ago).
41 year old male - Caucasian
Low BMI
Fit and healthy, regular exercise
Non-smoker / light drinker.
I also had 2,000 grant FUE transplant around 2 years ago to build out my hairline.
As stated above, I started Avodart 8 months ago to combat my the balding on my crown where I'd say I'm a type 4 norwood scale.
I've gone through 2 major shedding stages on Avodart, in month 2 and month 7, which doesn't concern me a great deal as I'm aware this is part of the journey.
My real concern with Avodart is the impact it has had on me sexually:
Decreased libido
Can not get an erection without physical stimulation
Less sperm upon ejaculation
I have started to use Sildenafil to try and combat this and it does work to a point, but I'm just at the point where I am considering ditching the Avodart because of the impact it is having on me sexually. I don't want to be relying on Sildenafil as a method of getting an erection.
I live in the UK so when we can travel internationally (hopefully June / July time), I will be booking in for a FUE transplant in Turkey to add some density to my crown.
I am awaiting the results of a private blood test to see if there are any other issues causing the ED, this includes a follow up phone call with a consultant.
Does anyone have any words of wisdom or guidance? If i were to kick the Avodart, do i just drop this from my regime or should i replace it with something else? I'm at a loss as to what i should do next?
Thanks all!