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Finasteride and side effects
Sir I have taken finasteride for only six days now my ed and ejaculation is ok and swelling is gone. But sometimes when i check my testicles it appears big and some time time small. Is there anything concerning. I have also met general surgeon in my area he said there is nothing concerning. But when I search my symptoms in gemini/chatgpt it says testicular cancer. It has made me anxious I am unable to work
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Dear brother , please don't believe in ai apps, as surgeon examined you and confirmed nothing is concerning, please don't overthink
Continue finasteride for 1 week more, and please follow it up with ser psa and usg scrotum if the symptoms persist
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Serum PSA and Scrotal usg if the symptoms persist
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please don't overthink
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Finasteride is a 5alpha reductase inhibitors !!! U might be using it for baldness ! There is no such side effect for that drug !!! U might have decreased libido and ejaculation like problems other than that there’s nothing to worry about it !!! If u r more concerned and there are symptoms like pain and tenderness!!! U consult us and I will look into it
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Don’t worry, just chill…It’s depending on body temperature, stress and contraction of the muscles.
Next Steps
If u remain anxious, the best next step is to see a urologist or get a scrotal USG, which is a simple and highly reliable test to r/o significant pathology.
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Avoid repeatedly checking the testicles or relying on internet searches, as this often increases anxiety.
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Dont woory it is a hormone dependent condition you will continue the treatment no worries about such symptoms continues the treatment for at least 1 month and then if such symptoms persist visit the surgeon nearby you and sone dignostic and conformity lab test .
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Relex and continue the treatment for atleast 1 month. And wach symptoms if persist vist near by surgeon for clinical and lab test
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Don't worry. What you're thinking is most likely not the case because there are no signs or symptoms suggesting it. If you're worried about testicular cancer, it usually presents with other signs and symptoms as well. So, please don't take it too seriously, but if you notice any persistent lump, swelling, or pain, it's always best to consult a doctor for an examination.
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For ur age and taking finasteride for 6 days with the history of no swelling as such
No need to worry about testicular cancer
If u r still worrying want to stress free
Do testing of
1) AFP- Alpha Fetoprotein
2) Beta- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Which is not required now
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Finasteride is not a medicine to start on your own.
* It is mainly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern hair loss.
* BPH is uncommon at 26 years of age, although it can occur.
* Finasteride does not treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and may even cause sexual side effects in some men.
If you have testicular swelling, a lump, persistent pain, or think you might have testicular cancer, do not self-medicate. Consult a qualified doctor as soon as possible for a proper examination and diagnosis. Early evaluation can make a significant difference.
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