Constipation and Low libido

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#1

Several months after quitting propecia i developed poo pellets and chronic constipation.
This side effect has persisted for well over a year since quitting the drug and despite eating a high fibre diet and plenty of organic vegetables.

Also i don’t drink or smoke.

I have noticed on several websites that constipation and low libido are often interlinked, e.g. here:
healthboards.com/boards/bowel-disorders/730901-bowel-disorder-no-sex-drive-appetite-constipation-helppp-pleasee.html

here:
steadyhealth.com/cronic_constipation__blockage__and_lack_of_libido_t196473.html

and here:
healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=26&m=2329708

To treat my constipation problems, i have recently started taking an ayurmedic product called TRIPHALA.

This was advised by an ayurmedic specialist.
Within a few days i have noticed improvements in bowels movements and general sexual function.

If anyone else has tried this particular product, please could you post your experiences here?

I will update this thread as i will be continuing to take the triphala over the next few weeks.

#2

then you should have a colonic therapy session done…

#3

Hey brother. I’m going through the exact identical symptoms you described. Looking foreword to updates.

#4

There are risks associated with colonic irrigation including gastrointestinal perforation (requires surgery) , infection and imbalance of gut flora.

My personal preference is to stick to herbal cleansing alternatives, although these can have the complication of interfering with drug absortion and the effectiveness of prescription drugs.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colon_cleansing#Complications_and_risks

#5

I have gone through so many recovery periods trying so many different things only to wind up back where I started. There is one thing consistent with all these recoveries. When I did maximum milk thistle, heavy metal detox, or wormwood, I got a recovery that lasted 2 weeks and my feces took on a green tint and I start moving my bowels more frequently. Then everything goes back to “normal” again and I become constipated. The intestines are definitely part of the finasteride riddle. I wish I had the nerve to try a fecal transplant.

#6

What color are they when they are not green?

#7

Not only regular BM’s, but, I find erections/libido are better when I have a stronger urine stream.

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#8

Normal feces color I guess

#9

I have been constipated for years, first I was advised to stop eating dairy products and bread by my endo and stick to the paleo diet. I have been eating a hell of a lot of protein at the same time and had to eat some prunes every night to keep everything moving.
But lately I have cut done on the eggs (I was having 2 for breakfast every day) and am eating onion every day and this has definately helped alleviate the constipation.

UNfortunaltey I haven’t made any progress in any other areas.

#10

Is TRIPHALA still working out for you in relieving constipation?

#11

I have stopped taking triphala. My constipation is improved but things are still not back to normal.
Since quittiing finasteride, it feels like my pelvic floor has become weakened and is unable to relax fully.
Things are improving slowly though.

#12

The best relief of constipation I have found in coconut oil; most people can tolerate 2 tablespoons a day, I take 2 or 3 and it works for me. It is a valuable source of minerals and you can use it in cooking or mix it with fruit.
It still doesn’t fix the root of the constipation of course but it is a relief.