Exploring Timelines: Post-Finasteride Syndrome Onset Experiences

General Discussion
#1

Seeking insights from individuals who also have post-finasteride syndrome. Specifically, I am interested in understanding the duration between discontinuing finasteride and the onset of symptoms. In my case, some symptoms have emerged 6-8 months after stopping Finasteride. While I maintain optimism for improvement over time, I recognize the importance of a realistic perspective, acknowledging that the full extent of this condition may not have manifested yet.

#2

Took finasteride 1mg for about 2-3 weeks in March 2020. Noticed decreased erectile function and loss of libido immediately.
Over that year I also developed severe anhedonia and flat emotions but they seem to have creeped in slower. Might also be because the first year I was still “used to” being very active and ambitious and continued this on auto pilot until I realised the anhedonia and loss of emotions.

Hasn’t changed since.

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#3

Onset of symptoms within a week on stopping fin. My worst crash occurred approximately 4 months after stopping and after the point I improved over time from there.

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#4

Thanks for sharing, have any other symptoms emerged 12 months after discontinuing use?

#5

Not really. It’s been the same baseline ever since. The first two years are the hardest mentally because you still have to find acceptance/coping strategies for the new life. Symptoms are basically the same but coping strategies improve.

To elaborate, I have structurally tried many things but none helped.

  • 1.5 years of low dose hCG (300-400IU eod)
  • Mesterolone (proviron) 200mg per day for 6 weeks
  • DHT cream high dose for 10 weeks, tested blood DHT increased to triple the upper limit of normal
  • Testosterone enanthate 200-300mg per week for 8 weeks
  • hCG 1200IU/week + testosterone 150mg/week + estrogen valerate 6mg/week for 3 weeks
  • hCG 1200IU/week + test 150mg/week + primobolan 200mg/week for 8 weeks
  • PCT with tamoxifen 20mg/day and 10mg/day for 4 weeks
  • High intensity resistance training for 1.5 years
  • 5k runs eod (ran 5k in 21 minutes)
  • AIP diet for 2 months (this is very hard to maintain, many things you can’t eat)
  • Gluten free diet for 6 months

Nothing even budged my symptoms. I was able to put on more muscle while on testosterone, but it did nothing to libido, mental symptoms or sensitivity loss.
I’m still lean and athletic/muscular, have always been. Have also always eaten healthy, lots of vegetables and fruits.

I personally believe structurally donating to research each month is the best thing we can do. Even a small amount each month can make a difference. Remember to do it each month, however bad you feel, make your money work for you. Or set up a recurring donation.

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#6

A week after I took my last pill I noticed the first symptoms. They gradually got worse before they got better. I got better after 3 months and then I had my worst crash so far. I am now almost 5 months after stopping and I’m still getting new symptoms…

#7

This.

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#8

Hello -

Long time forum member (under a different username in 2010 / 2011.)

Have made a lot of progress over the years, but still have an amount of brain fog on which I haven’t been able to make significant progress. Hormones stabilized years ago, and based on symptom longevity, feel taking a risk with hormone supplementation based on a theory I proposed a while back is reasonable.

If anyone is able to help me find a source for Proviron, please message me. I’m US-based and it’s not available here.

Thanks,

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