A very popular option for most men who are starting to go bald and are looking to retain as much hair as possible on their heads, they know the active ingredient perfectly. finasteride. It is a treatment for slowing loss in men and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Finasteride Side Effects
Treatment with this active ingredient is associated with adverse side effects that could become persistent after discontinuation of therapy, making it post-treatment syndrome (PFS).
It is characterized by the following:
- Loss of libido, erectile dysfunction and hot flashes
- Loss of muscle mass, gynecomastia, decrease in the size of the penis and testicles.
- Anemia, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, hypertension, osteopenia
- Fatigue, loss of initiative, apathy, erratic pains
- Depression, emotional lability, irritability, spatial memory impairment
Three other significant possible side effects were reported a few years ago: Using this treatment puts users at a higher risk of acquiring more aggressive forms of prostate cancer., may contribute to the pathophysiology of depressive episodes that have been observed after cessation of treatment and may be the cause of male breast cancer that has been reported in users.
A large number of specialists do not seem to be aware of the risks involved.
The results of the above-mentioned studies came to light in mid-2011 and, as expected, all the brand name manufacturers of this treatment have tried to keep the information hidden.
If I have already taken finasteride, what do I do?
Most medical experts and specialists are just now beginning to learn about the threat to men's health and sexuality from these types of medications. If these recent studies are accurate then there are millions of men with current or potential sexual problems who are risking their health without knowing the cause.
In many cases, these men may have taken the drug years ago and so the connection between it and these side effects is less obvious. In fact, evidence is mounting that Propecia (one of the brand names) can cause erectile dysfunction and loss of libido that is difficult to treat. Most doctors, as well as patients themselves, do not make the alarming connection between prior use of this brand and sexual dysfunction. Unfortunately, for users of the treatment this common fear can become a terrible reality.
If you are being treated with this therapy, or have been treated with it, we advise you to visit our consultation with endocrinologists specializing in men's health and low testosterone to indicate the necessary medical tests, and provide you, if appropriate, with the treatment that best suits your needs. Contact us now.
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