Increased Testosterone. Problem?

[Jonny Q]

Sorry if this is an old question, but, I am currently taking finasteride and have been for approx 7 months now. I'm quite sure that the hair loss has greatly reduced but no noticable growth of any sort as yet. I'm going to add Kirkland minoxidil to the mix now to see if this will help with some regrowth.

If my current regime tells me that its being effective by stopping the testosterone DHT thingy attacking my hair, would and increase in testosterone levels mean that the current balancing act would tip the other way and the hair loss would increase again?

I'm thinking of taking some vits to increase my energy levels and sex drive a bit, things such as Horny Goat weed, Ginko or similar. The up shot of these is increased testosterone levels. Would this push me back again or do you think the current partial success continue?

Thanks in advance

 

[Petchsky]

Hey Jonny,

Sounds like you have some maintenance working for you, but it's still early and regrowth could be round the corner. Adding minoxidil can spur some regrowth on, and works very well in synergy with finasteride, making it more effective.

Beware scalp irraitation though, minoxidil can cause this sometimes and it is counter productive. Use nizoral shampoo, and maybe drop down to once a day application of minoxidil if problems persist.

Some may disagree with this, but for ease of use, and still very good results, i'd only use minoxidil once a day, or use as directed for 12 months then drop to once a day.

 

[Petchsky]

Forgot to add, don't worry about increasing your testosterone too much, as long as you're not in the gym six hours a day lifting, you should be fine.

I personally recommend Maca, red maca powder or capsules are good, if not, normally maca will do fine....lots of B Vits, increase blood flow, and improvement in the libido department.

 

[Jonny Q]

Thanks for the reply. I used to use minoxidil some years ago with no major problems, but i like the idea of only having to sue it once a day, it can be a pain in the *** and I keep my hair short, so it can look a little greasy just after you put the damn stuff on.

Regarding the testosternoe thing, I've recently had a vasectomy and I'm no 19 year old 4 times a day man, but I've noticed quite a drop in production down there and was looking at trying out one of the many "natural" volume increasers on the market, Semenax etc. The main claim being that testosterone and blood flow levels are increased etc, just didn't want to do something that would have a negative effect really.

thanks again in advance.

 

[Bryan]

I used to use minoxidil some years ago with no major problems, but i like the idea of only having to sue it once a day...

You sue it once a day? Doesn't your minoxidil get tired of all that litigation?

 

[Jonny Q]

Sorry, didn't realise my typing skills had an effect on hair loss.
If so , perhaps everyone should add a spell checker to their regime!

 

[Hit5]

Petchsky where do you purchase your red maca powder or capsules?

 

[Petchsky]

Petchsky where do you purchase your red maca powder or capsules?

I got mine from here,

http://www.maca.co.uk/menopausal-symptoms.html

But it's not red maca, which I have since read is even better to use...but these capsules are good too.

 

[Aus]

as long as you're not in the gym six hours a day lifting, you should be fine.

Sorry to revive an old thread... but why is this?

 

[ComeOnPropy]

http://www.naturalzing.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=821

Is that what your talking about Red Meca Petch if so id be interested in buying this, it has no negative effects on Propecia or anything does it?? I wouldnt think so but im looking for a natural energy enhancer with some bedroom benefit.

 

[ComeOnPropy]

Also i see Nic Nitro over at HLH uses Maca aswell and he says he is having good results and actually lowering DHT with this https://store.wholeworldbotanicals.com/ ... n-rsrm.htm

Super Royal Maca, i would be interested to know if this Maca can interfere with Propecia use as id be very interested in it like i said above.

 

[Petchsky]

Hi Props,

Been a way for a few weeks. I've not encountered anyone that has had any problems with red maca and propecia.

I found out about it on immortalhair's website, if you're still unsure go on there and ask. Some very knowledgeable posters on natural supps on there that can help you.