Has anyone experienced painful ejaculation while using Finasteride? I have been using it for about 10 weeks now and not only has my libido diminished but this other side effect has appeared. My doctor has recommended halving the dosage and told me if the side effects persist for another month to stop all together. I am taking this for hair loss. I should say I am 41 years old and perhaps still young enough to think this is probably not the sudden appearance of prostate problems (too coincedental)…
Yes i’m 21 10 weeks in and have exactly the same problem it also occured for about week 5 for at least a week before dissapearing and just re-apperaing i am so scared by this and have decided to quit so im cutting into thirds 0.33mg a day to weene myself off so glad to find someoneelse in the same boat. I wish there were more
aren’t ejaculation disorders mentioned as a side in the box? it were at least in my fin. Give it time, if it continues - quit. A part of your body is apparently not too happy if it gives you pain.
If you are experiencing painful ejaculating, that could be a sign of prostatitis. I was just diagnosed with prostatitis yesterday, and I’ve been having pain when I ejaculate for about 3 weeks now. It all started after one time I ejaculated and a lot of blood came out. I don’t feel ANY pain at all, unless I ejaculate.
I’m 19 and I’ve been on Propecia for like 10 months. I’m quiting today though.
One other thing. Something positive in all of this. If I had any question that my loss of libido was purely psychological, the painful ejaculation is actually reassuring. Perhaps if anyone is feeling low about this, they might think of it in that way. Sometimes we don’t know what’s what, in this case it is very clear. It means that this is definitely physical and a real result of taking a drug, and not just in my head. It began precisely when I started taking the drug. There is no pain when I urinate. It is doubtful then that it is prostatitis. I should add that I have been completely off FIN for about ten days (after cutting down by half for two weeks prior) and the pain is definitely subsiding. I wish you all continued support and encouragement.
I am pleased to report a general return of libido, erectile dysfunction has declined and two positive ejaculatory experiences in the space of approx. 2 hours. I would say that I am at about 80% of my previous erectile capacity. It is still possible to lose an erection during intercourse, but there is marked improvement. It has been about 3 weeks since totally stopping Finasteride. Absolutely no more painful orgasms.
Just a report back in about 6 months after coming completely off Finasteride. Erectile capacity has returned to about %85. Occasionally lose erection during intercourse, but may be partially psychological at this point. Still also get some occasional painful orgasms. Perhaps there is a connection to prostrate shrinkage. Definitely have lower libido than use to, but things have come back closer to normal. Get morning woods regularly again though. So things are generally Ok.
better cut it off or else that may include more than this side effect!
Hi Jonathan, I am not sure what you are referring to, I stopped Finasteride 9 months ago.