Neurosteriod biosynthesis down-regulation

Very interesting study on the effects of anabolic/androgenic steroids on the biosynthesis of neurosteroid Allopregenalone. Also the reversible effects of down regulated neurosteroid biosynthesis

I noticed a spike in aggression, strength, and libido when I was taking finasteride. I also put on a lot of muscle. Although finasteride is touted as an anti-androgen, with an increase in testosterone and the effects that I at least had on the drug how is this possible? Also read the possibility that finasteride can cause an increase in androgen sensitivity which I guess scientifically speaking is what I may have experienced while on the drug.

m.pnas.org/content/102/6/2135.abstract

The androgen sensitivity you mention is actually the root idea behind the androgen receptor theory being researched.

Well, testosterone still is the main androgen and it gets raised when taking finasteride. Testosterone works in the muscles, not dihydrotestosterone.