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Hi all,
I have very high levels of adrenal androgens, with DHT greater than 2500 pg/ml (250-990), DHEA at 34 ng/ml (<13), androstenedione at 24.9 nmol/l (1.8 - 11.8), and 17-OHP at 14.94 nmol/l (1.52 - 6.36).
I'm thinking about taking oral dutasteride, but I'm worried that blocking DHT could cause an increase in the conversion of adrenal androgen precursors into estrogens, potentially leading to gynecomastia.
I've seen several endocrinologists who suspect I may have a rare form NCAH, but they don't seem knowledgeable about finasteride or dutasteride.
I've been using topical finasteride for two months without side effects or results, and I previously used ru-58841 for a year with no effect.
I'm hesitant to take dutasteride, but I'm also tired of high DHT ruining my hair and skin.
Any advice?
I have very high levels of adrenal androgens, with DHT greater than 2500 pg/ml (250-990), DHEA at 34 ng/ml (<13), androstenedione at 24.9 nmol/l (1.8 - 11.8), and 17-OHP at 14.94 nmol/l (1.52 - 6.36).
I'm thinking about taking oral dutasteride, but I'm worried that blocking DHT could cause an increase in the conversion of adrenal androgen precursors into estrogens, potentially leading to gynecomastia.
I've seen several endocrinologists who suspect I may have a rare form NCAH, but they don't seem knowledgeable about finasteride or dutasteride.
I've been using topical finasteride for two months without side effects or results, and I previously used ru-58841 for a year with no effect.
I'm hesitant to take dutasteride, but I'm also tired of high DHT ruining my hair and skin.
Any advice?