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Long time lurker of this forum here but decided to sign up today. I've been stuck in the middle about starting finesteride for months (around 3-4); I even purchased a month's supply but it's done nothing but sit on my desk. I'm currently using Minoxidl only and not really seen any difference at all (if anything, hair was thinned out even more - probably just DHT continuing to destory my hair).
I've managed the past 3-4 months by using Nanogen to hide my hair loss and to style it but it's gotten to the point where that it's so thin at the front, the concenlor isn't cutting it anymore.
I want to take the plunge and start finesteride but want to do it as safely as possible. It's the horror stories that have put me off to date but I also want to keep an eye on my hormones (especially those relating to fertility as I plan to have a child within the next 5 years).
My plan is to take baseline level blood tests before starting the drug. I'm based in the UK and getting these blood tests arent easy. I've come across a well established private clinic online but I want some advice on what to check before starting. I can get the following checked for a £99 bundle:
1) DHEA-S
2) FSH
3) LH
4) Testosterone
5) Free test
6) SHBG
7) FAI
8) Oestrdiol (estrogen)
Should I also get DHT checked? It's an extra £99 but is it worth it to estbalish current levels? Surely I already know it's high and don't care about it's levels? I plan on retesting in 6 months. Please also advise on any other blood tests I should perform
Thanks
J
Long time lurker of this forum here but decided to sign up today. I've been stuck in the middle about starting finesteride for months (around 3-4); I even purchased a month's supply but it's done nothing but sit on my desk. I'm currently using Minoxidl only and not really seen any difference at all (if anything, hair was thinned out even more - probably just DHT continuing to destory my hair).
I've managed the past 3-4 months by using Nanogen to hide my hair loss and to style it but it's gotten to the point where that it's so thin at the front, the concenlor isn't cutting it anymore.
I want to take the plunge and start finesteride but want to do it as safely as possible. It's the horror stories that have put me off to date but I also want to keep an eye on my hormones (especially those relating to fertility as I plan to have a child within the next 5 years).
My plan is to take baseline level blood tests before starting the drug. I'm based in the UK and getting these blood tests arent easy. I've come across a well established private clinic online but I want some advice on what to check before starting. I can get the following checked for a £99 bundle:
1) DHEA-S
2) FSH
3) LH
4) Testosterone
5) Free test
6) SHBG
7) FAI
8) Oestrdiol (estrogen)
Should I also get DHT checked? It's an extra £99 but is it worth it to estbalish current levels? Surely I already know it's high and don't care about it's levels? I plan on retesting in 6 months. Please also advise on any other blood tests I should perform
Thanks
J
