Finasteride is a drug used to treat male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate. It is contraindicated for woman and children. It treats enlarged prostate by decreasing the amount of hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. Decreased DHT is also associated with reduced hair fall on the head.
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Will Finasteride affect erection?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old unmarried male. I used Finasteride tablets for the last two years for hair loss. I stopped Finasteride before two months, and I get an erection problem for ten days. My penis loses its erection within a minute after masturbating. I am not getting an erection as before... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Finasteride can lower testosterone levels. Masturbation affects you psychologically more than physically. Before moving directly to any treatment, kindly follow the advice given below. You are indeed developing signs of ED (erectile dysfunction) and PME (premature ... Read Full »