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I was taking finasteride 1 mg for hairloss. Now I am erectile Dysfunction and hyperspeamia. When will these symptoms go I have already Stop the medication. I am worried
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Finasteride can cause erectile dysfunction, reduced libido and ejaculatory changes. It does not reduce testosterone production; it blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT. Most patients improve after stopping, but recovery may take weeks to months, and rarely symptoms can persist. “Hyperspermia” is not typical—finasteride more commonly reduces semen volume.
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Do not restart it without medical advice. Consult a urologist/andrologist within 1–2 weeks, especially if symptoms persist, for examination and—if indicated—morning testosterone, prolactin, thyroid and glucose testing.
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It will become normal in a few months when normal testosterone production resumes.This medicine is used to reduce production of testosterone
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Sexual functions usually returns to normal after 2-3 months of stopping finasteride,
No need to worry so much as stress can also affect your ED
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These are side effects of finasteride.It may take 2-3 months ,after stopping the medicine, gradually return to normal
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Stop it and you will recover automatically
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Erectile dysfunction and changes in ejaculation are known side effects of finasteride. The good news is that for most men, these reverse within 1â3 months after stopping the medication. You've done the right thing by stopping it.
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Give it 4â8 weeks â most side effects resolve on their own. Avoid stress about it as anxiety can worsen ED. If no improvement in 2 months, consult me on Practo for further evaluation and management.
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Sexual side Effect will take 1 month or more to disappear
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Stop it....It will revert soon
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Dr. Shubham Yadav
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Stop using it .
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Stop finasteride. Problem will resolve over time.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Side effects of medicine. Stop it , reverts with time.
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I understand this can be worrying, but please don’t panic. Finasteride 1 mg can cause erectile dysfunction and other sexual side effects in some men. In most cases, these symptoms improve after stopping the medication, often within a few weeks to 3 months.
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Kindly wait to watch if the symptoms persist beyond 3 months or are significantly affecting your quality of life, then advice to consult a urologist for a detailed evaluation.
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One word of caution: anxiety, stress, and constantly worrying about sexual performance can themselves contribute to or prolong erectile difficulties. Try not to overthink it, as giving your body and mind time to recover is important.
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Finasteride block androgen that's why you feel these side-effects. Stop the medicine and its resolved by own in 1 to 3 months.
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Do consult
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sumit Verma
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5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Stop the finasteride tablet ASAP nd side effects will disappear
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water km take more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Immediately stop
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