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Testosterone Side Effect Management
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<blockquote data-quote="Vitamin_C" data-source="post: 139749" data-attributes="member: 12373"><p>"could they be permanent"....this is something in research called "fuzzy words." There is just not enough data to conclude this medication causes permanent changes in the human body, If there is, someone needs to show the exact mechanism how this happens, no speculation please, there is plenty of that. The persistent changes could be psychosomatic for all we know, I think the Harvard study is important research to think about in this respect. Although I do see many gero patients at the VA, my specialty is in TRT medicine and I am currently trying to revamp the VA's testosterone delivery system. My vets on 5mg of Finasteride also don't report psychological side effects associated with the medication, which is also another purported effect of the drug in younger males while taking a much higher dose. The vets I see are also not cruising the PFS forums, likely perpetuating their own anxiety about the drug. I've stated before I am not a fan of the medication, I wouldn't take it myself and I don't suggest others do, but Finasteride is standard protocol for men with BPH, I seldom get any anecdotal reports that its causing issues, individuals may vary. Personally, I'd rather be a buff bald guy than to try and save my hair with Finasteride but I respect individual autonomy as long as I educate patients on the risks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vitamin_C, post: 139749, member: 12373"] "could they be permanent"....this is something in research called "fuzzy words." There is just not enough data to conclude this medication causes permanent changes in the human body, If there is, someone needs to show the exact mechanism how this happens, no speculation please, there is plenty of that. The persistent changes could be psychosomatic for all we know, I think the Harvard study is important research to think about in this respect. Although I do see many gero patients at the VA, my specialty is in TRT medicine and I am currently trying to revamp the VA's testosterone delivery system. My vets on 5mg of Finasteride also don't report psychological side effects associated with the medication, which is also another purported effect of the drug in younger males while taking a much higher dose. The vets I see are also not cruising the PFS forums, likely perpetuating their own anxiety about the drug. I've stated before I am not a fan of the medication, I wouldn't take it myself and I don't suggest others do, but Finasteride is standard protocol for men with BPH, I seldom get any anecdotal reports that its causing issues, individuals may vary. Personally, I'd rather be a buff bald guy than to try and save my hair with Finasteride but I respect individual autonomy as long as I educate patients on the risks. [/QUOTE]
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