Hi everyone,
I took finasteride for a few months a couple of years ago but stopped taking it due to what I perceived as oncoming sexual side effects. I’m not sure that I fully recovered, i.e. back to 100%, but for the most part I was more than able to perform sexually.
Recently however I decided to try just once more. I do have a habit of being a hypochondriac and my hair loss was a real concern. This time however I only got two days in (2 tablets) and noticed acute testicular pain. Feeling this was just not worth it, I once again stopped. The issue now is that since then, probably about 3 months ago, I have had severe erectile dysfunction.
I was wondering if anyone could please tell me the likelihood of finasteride having an irreversible effect after only this small amount? My doctor advised that it is very unlikely. Testosterone levels are fine, prostate fine, healthy 31 year old.
I was also using minoxidil and nizoral about this time and the notion of an endoctrine system crash did enter my mind.
Any help/thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers