Saw Palmetto Side Effects In Men- 48 Questions Answered

Hi Doctor, I am 28 years old male, I am having hair loss problem since 5-6 years. Recently I have done hair transplant and doctors have given me homeopathic medicines. Which includes saw palmetto. Now I have read on many websites that saw palmetto has side effects like impotency. So please suggest me if I should continue to take this tablet. Thanks

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 1987 Views v

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Hi, pls continue the medicines as it doesn't have any such side effects. U can consult me online if u have any further doubts. ... Read More

I'm facing saw palmetto side effects and have no erection at all. My desire is also very low. Is this curable. I already been to docs urologist sexologist and homeopathy sexologist but they were not able to understand my problem. Many people who use this medicine faces this issue. Can anyone help. I have my report as well.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 679 Views v

Dr. Jagat ShahHomoeopath | Mumbai

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Hi, yes it can be curable, pls contact to discuss ur issue in details and to start with treatment. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. ... Read More

Hi Dr , I took saw palmetto 500 mg and beta sitosterol 120 mg for one month in 2016 April to block DHT for hair loss, after one month I got side effects , low libido , zero sprm , ejaculation problms , My total Testosterone level is 3.9 ng/ml SHBG is normal , Now in 2019 after 3 yrs, suffering with same till now, no improvement , I went to urologi

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 817 Views v

Dr. Varun MathurInternal Medicine | Jaipur

Yes it is reversible.. Need to take medication... ... Read More

Hi I took saw palmetto in 2016 April and beta sitosterol to block DHT and 5 alpha reductase coz I had hair losing problem , after one month I found I have erectile dysfunction problem , zero libido , I left the all this in June 2016 but after 2 yrs I have same problem still. I consulted with an urologist recent and I found my testosterone level is

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 1133 Views v

Dr. Lila Dhar GargGeneral Medicine | Morena

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Ayurvedic medicines can cure permanent your problem. ... Read More

Hi Doctor , I took saw palmetto 500 mg for 1 month and beta sitosterol 120 mg for 1 month in 2016 June , after that I found 0 libido I stopped immediately , since then I'm having same problem , 0 libido , no desire , small testicle and small gonads , I don't have erection problm if I want to do masturbation I get erection , I visited urologist and

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 214 Views v

Dr. Rakesh ParikhGeneral Physician | Jaipur

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This problem can't be addressed through chat. U have to visit the doctor personally ... Read More

Is it safe to take saw palmetto for male pattern baldness..?? Does blocking DHT is can cause any problem..??

Asked for Male, 22 Years 586 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Ok.You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effect ... Read More

Hi, can I take Femilon tablet with saw palmetto, I have read that the saw palmetto interacts with estrogen ?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 141 Views v

Dr. Anu JosephGynecologist/Obstetrician | Bangalore

It's just a diet supplement ..shouldn't cause any problem ... Read More

Hi Dr, I took saw palmetto and beta sitosterol 500 mg to reduce my DHT in 2016 , Since then I'm getting sexual problm, I hv met urologist Dr , he found my testicles are little small in size and volume ( by USG and Doppler test ) my testosterone level is 3.38 ng/ml . SHBG , diabetes everything in normal range, don't have anxiety , I get erection if

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 335 Views v

Dr. Rakesh ParikhGeneral Physician | Jaipur

U better consult an Endocrinologist. Treatment depends on whether it’s hypogonadotropic hypogonadism or primary testicular failure ... Read More

I am a female. I've been using a redensyl hair serum that has saw palmetto in it. Someone warned me that it could impact DHT in women and can increase testosterone level. Is there any truth to it if it is applied topically? I am close to finishing the 60ml bottle and I haven't observed any side-effects. Saw Palmetto is one if the last ingredients i

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Asked for Female, 36 Years 1094 Views v

Dr. Siddhi ChavanDermatologist | Mumbai

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Hi, it can be safely used. ... Read More

Hello Doctor , I took saw palmetto and beta sitosterol to block DHT and 5 alpha reductase enzyme in 2016, I got erectile dysfunction since then, now in 2018 I went to urologist and checked my Testosterone level is 3.38ng/ml , and I did USG and Doppler test of my testis , testicle and scrotum , it was found that my testicles are smaller than normal

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 237 Views v

Dr. R.RavindranathDiabetologist | Chennai

Consult endocrinologist ... Read More

I was using the minoxidil androanagen 5% earlier. Currently the combination (minoxidil with aminexil in saw palmetto and green apple skin extract base) is stopped and only minoxidil is available in that brand. Any substitutes available for the earlier version??

Asked for Male, 27 Years 321 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have started using saw palmetto to block dht and it was showing good results . suddenly I had a doubt about erectile dysfunction side effect. should I stop using it ? should I decrease the dosage ? Also please suggest a natural dht blocker without any side effect if not this

Asked for Male, 22 Years 193 Views v

Dr. Gunjan SainiSexologist | Haridwar

share reports ... Read More

Can I take Saw palmetto capsules for alopecia, for hair regrowth? Now I am taking finasteride 1 mg.. I haven't see any sexual problem personally... But I heard about saw palmetto. Is it effective as finasteride in hair growth? & Safe? Kindly advice

Asked for Male, 28 Years 427 Views v

Dr. Satish SawaleAyurveda | Navi Mumbai

Plz rely on dr who advise after your examination. Rest is for awareness not for substitute of expert opinin ... Read More

I am having receeding Hairline problem. I have been prescribed Saw Palmetto with beta Sitosterol. Does beta sitosterol have sexual side effects i.e Loss of libido or erectile dysfunction. If yes is it recommend to take it and will the sexual problem stop once the medication is stopped

Asked for Male, 19 Years 1085 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Which grade..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any s ... Read More

I'm suffering from Hair loss so I started taking saw palmetto. Just wanted to confirm does it cause impotence?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 807 Views v

Dr. Arjit GauravSexologist | Gandhinagar

little risk ... Read More

Hi doc, i have been consuming saw palmetto capesules for anti hairfall from past six months and got some good results. I need to know how long is it safe to consume these capesules.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 234 Views v

Dr. Abhigyan MukherjeeDermatologist | Pune

Whatever you take has too be under the guidelines and monitoring of your treating dermatologist. Do visit him or her again. ... Read More

Hi Doctor , I took saw palmetto ( 500 mg ) , and beta sitosterol 120 mg , to reduce my DHT as I was getting hair fall in 2016 , but after few days I found I'm unable to ejaculate , I left this herbs immediately but still not reversed , I don't have erection problem , I have only ejaculation problm , I went to urologist he gave me PDE5 inhibitor, b

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 1296 Views v

Dr. Anirban BiswasDiabetologist | Delhi

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Your testosterone level is very low. Go for LH and FSH along with free testosterone levels at 8am in the morning and revert back. ... Read More

Hi Doctor , I had a hair fall problm in 2016, so as it happened by DHT increasing, so I was suggested for Saw Palmetto ( it is ayurvedic similar to Finasteride ) I took it for 1.5 month in April-May 2016, along with I took Beta Sitosterol to block 5 alpha reductase enzyme , 500 mg saw palmetto and 120 mg beta sitosterol I took daily for 1.5 months,

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Himani NegiHomoeopath | Chennai

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Hi dear a homeopathic constitutional treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier ser ... Read More

Hi Doctor , I had a hair fall problm in 2016, so as it happened by DHT increasing, so I was suggested for Saw Palmetto ( it is ayurvedic similar to Finasteride ) I took it for 1.5 month in April-May 2016, along with I took Beta Sitosterol to block 5 alpha reductase enzyme , 500 mg saw palmetto and 120 mg beta sitosterol I took daily for 1.5 months,

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 3964 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal SinghSexologist | Delhi

Do not worry it can be treated permanently.. Erection will remain hard.. To enjoy sexual activity completely.. To increase desire for sexual activity.. To satisfy your partner completely ... Read More

I am a 59 year old man and I do have to satisfy my sexual needs at times. For that purpose, I have been consuming Viagra and things were going just fine. This is all artificial and I just thought of asking if there can be any side effect of using Viagra in older men over a period of time? I seriously want to know as that will determine my next cour

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Asked for Male, 59 Years 1635 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal SinghSexologist | Delhi

Yes, it have side effects, wen taken in high quantities.. Take ayurvedic medicines... To get rid of ur problem permanently.. To be sexually fit completely.. ... Read More

Hi Doctor , I'm 28 yrs old, in 2016 ( when I was 26 ) , I had hair loss problem, so , to reduce DHT and 5 alpha reductase , I took saw palmetto 500 mg ( for 40 days ) and Beta sitosterol 120 mg ( for 8 days ), suddenly I found , I have no libido, no sexual attraction , facing Erectile dysfunction problm , my testicle becomes small and tight

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 131 Views v

Dr. R ShanmugasundaramUrologist | Chennai

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consult with a Urologist nearby ... Read More

Hi doctor , I took saw palmetto 500 mg and beta sitosterol ( 160 mg ) for 40 days in 2016 , I was having hair fall problm so I took it to decrease DHT, From then till now I'm impotent , no sexual feelings, zero libido , my sexual organ became too small , I waited for few months that it will reverse back , but after 2 yrs it remains same .. W

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 370 Views v

Dr. Datson George PUrologist | Ernakulam

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Check testosterone level ... Read More

I am suffering from hair loss problem. I saw with a doctor and was recommended Biotin capsule and Hair serum for 3 months. After 3 months i donot see any changes and hair is still falling excessively. Doctor even said that if problem doesnot resolve we'll go for PRP sessions. I am a student and cannot afford such costly treatment.I wanted to know w

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 265 Views v

Dr. Sujit ShanshanwalDermatologist | Mumbai

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Hair loss is a progressive problem and if not tackled in time tends to keep worsening over time. There are various causes of hair fall. Read my health feed for a better detailed understanding. https:/ ... Read More

I am suffering from hair loss .. mostly thinning .. density issues .. is it safe to have saw palmetto supplement so as to prevent the production of excess DHT from Testosterone OR Do I need to have my TESTOSTERONE & DHT tests need to be done before .. if yes can you please suggest where I can go for these test in Jaipur..

Asked for Male, 31 Years 620 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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The hormone levels are always normal. It is the sensitivity of the hormone that varies. You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing ... Read More

Wanted to check what should be the required dosage of Saw Palmetto as supplement daily for preventing hair loss due to prevent hair loss due to DHT in women. It would be a huge help. Thanks, Ridhi

Asked for Female, 28 Years 467 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

Dht is not so much a cause for hairloss in women as in men. There are many reasons for hair fall. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Som ... Read More

Hi, I recently consulted a doctor regarding my hair fall problem. The doctor recommended me "Serenoa Complex" pills for one year. Now, according to my research, the side effects of this pill are not completely known, but some patients have complained about suffering impotence as a result of the pills. Is this true? Is DHT really that important? Wo

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Asked for Male, 23 Years 205 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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You have not been councelled properly. You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairl ... Read More

Respected Doctor, I was using a tablet named Andromin for Hair Loss. The company has stopped its production and I am looking for Over The Counter alternative to Andromin that contains Saw Palmetto. Kindly suggest. Thanks in advance

Asked for Male, 42 Years 342 Views v

Dr. Manoj AgarwalaDermatologist | Raipur

The hair cycle normally consists of growing, resting and falling hairs and there is a delicate balance between these stages of hair cycle. Normally hair should re-grow but if it is not happening, you ... Read More

Hi, I'm 25 yrs male, I have taken saw palmetto with beta sitosterol ( 500 mg ) for one month because I had hair loss problm in the month of May - June ( for one month daily one capsule ), after that I'm facing lots of problem, erectile dysfunction, libido problem, feeling like an impotent, I became too much weak, sometimes muscle

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Asked for Male, 0 Years 936 Views v

Dr. Samuel Rajkumar PilliSexologist | Hyderabad

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Saw palmetto and Beta-sitosterol are unscientific formulations of no proven benefit. You have to first undergo a general health check up to rule out diseases like thyroid, diabetes etc. Next you have ... Read More

Hi, I'm from Bangalore, I took saw palmetto with lycopene for one month in middle of May to June, 2016, after that I am getting some physical and sexual problem from them to till now, I'm having now erection problem , libido problem, sometimes headache, nausea , before taking saw palmetto everything was normal, no problems with me, I met

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Asked for Male, 0 Years 1119 Views v

Dr. Suresh RadhakrishnanUrologist | Chennai

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Hi Saw palmetto is probably the cause of decreased desire and can cause erectile dysfunction as it acts very similiar to allopathic drugs finasteride and dutasteride which we use for prostate enlarg ... Read More

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Is it safe to take saw palmetto for male pattern baldness..?? Does blocking DHT is can cause any problem..??

Hi, can I take Femilon tablet with saw palmetto, I have read that the saw palmetto interacts with estrogen ?

I was using the minoxidil androanagen 5% earlier. Currently the combination (minoxidil with aminexil in saw palmetto and green apple skin extract base) is stopped and only minoxidil is available in that brand. Any substitutes available for the earlier version??

I have started using saw palmetto to block dht and it was showing good results . suddenly I had a doubt about erectile dysfunction side effect. should I stop using it ? should I decrease the dosage ? Also please suggest a natural dht blocker without any side effect if not this

Can I take Saw palmetto capsules for alopecia, for hair regrowth? Now I am taking finasteride 1 mg.. I haven't see any sexual problem personally... But I heard about saw palmetto. Is it effective as finasteride in hair growth? & Safe? Kindly advice

I am having receeding Hairline problem. I have been prescribed Saw Palmetto with beta Sitosterol. Does beta sitosterol have sexual side effects i.e Loss of libido or erectile dysfunction. If yes is it recommend to take it and will the sexual problem stop once the medication is stopped

I'm suffering from Hair loss so I started taking saw palmetto. Just wanted to confirm does it cause impotence?

Hi doc, i have been consuming saw palmetto capesules for anti hairfall from past six months and got some good results. I need to know how long is it safe to consume these capesules.

Wanted to check what should be the required dosage of Saw Palmetto as supplement daily for preventing hair loss due to prevent hair loss due to DHT in women. It would be a huge help. Thanks, Ridhi

Respected Doctor, I was using a tablet named Andromin for Hair Loss. The company has stopped its production and I am looking for Over The Counter alternative to Andromin that contains Saw Palmetto. Kindly suggest. Thanks in advance

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