HIMS vs Oral Finasteride after implant

[FinallyBionic]

As you see in my signature, I am implanted almost 2 years ago, and had RP before 5 years.
In order to stop further hair loss, I contacted my Uro about a year ago about using Finasteride (Propecia). He said there are no worries about that. I used it for about 6 months and felt good results on my hair.
When I knew about HIMS (Topical solution containing both finasteride and minoxidil), I thought it is a good idea to switch to it, to avoid decrease in sex drive and gland engorgement. I am now using this solution in the past 2 and 1/2 months.
I am wondering if this topical treatment has the same side effects of oral finasteride, or since it is topical it won't affect the same.
HIMS costs $45/month, which is more than double the price of Finasteride for me.

[Anonymous FT Member]

If you search good enough, you will likely find some information claiming that both substances can possibly cause erection problems. However you have the implant, so I would think all your ED troubles have been fixed to your liking. Unfortunately a lot of us guys lose our hair. I'm not sure why exactly, but we do. I know I won't be using finasteride any time soon for my hair loss. You can read it's used for transgender male to female hormonal treatment.

Also you have to realize that just because you're not taking it orally, you're still applying it to your scalp and it gets absorbed that way. I've seen Roman hair loss treatment at Walmart on the clearance aisle.

[slipnslider]

HIMS is basically just minoxodil and finasteride sold by an online company.

Finasteride is propecia, and causes impotence for many men. Its what started my ED problems.

BUT if you're bionic anyway, you wont have ED problems anymore, HOWEVER you are still screwing your whole body's chemistry to change the hair follicles on your head. Finasteride is known to cause moodiness and clouded judgement. Just look what it did to trump.

[FinallyBionic]

Thanks, guys, for your inputs!
I have used finasteride about 15 years ago, for less than a year. I stopped it after that when my wife and I were trying to conceive, as it can cause birth defects.
For now, I know it won't cause ED with the implant, but I am worried about other side effects. Merk isn't clear about the side effects and their duration. Some studies suggest that effects could be lifelong. They won't subside when stopping the medication.
On the other hand, I understand that it is the best product that can stop hair loss, by blocking the DHT hormone. Difficult to decide.

[SwissTalk]

I used finasterise for several years without any issues. It was only in my fifth year in, when my ED problems startet. I never thought that I could get side effects after years and that they could persist even when you quit the drug. Little did I know. Now I know that all kind of finasteride side effects are very real.
You fixed the ed problem, but if you read through the propecia help forum, you'll find quite a lot of guys who ended up with mental side effects. Although they are rare, in my opinion it is not worth the risk, just to keep some hair.

[FinallyBionic]

I used finasterise for several years without any issues. It was only in my fifth year in, when my ED problems startet. I never thought that I could get side effects after years and that they could persist even when you quit the drug. Little did I know. Now I know that all kind of finasteride side effects are very real.
You fixed the ed problem, but if you read through the propecia help forum, you'll find quite a lot of guys who ended up with mental side effects. Although they are rare, in my opinion it is not worth the risk, just to keep some hair.

Scary . I may stick to minoxidil.

[slipnslider]

Thanks, guys, for your inputs!
I have used finasteride about 15 years ago, for less than a year. I stopped it after that when my wife and I were trying to conceive, as it can cause birth defects.
For now, I know it won't cause ED with the implant, but I am worried about other side effects. Merk isn't clear about the side effects and their duration. Some studies suggest that effects could be lifelong. They won't subside when stopping the medication.
On the other hand, I understand that it is the best product that can stop hair loss, by blocking the DHT hormone. Difficult to decide.

Like you, I fought hair loss for decades. My dad was bald and I really didn't want to look like that. I spent thousands and thousands on fake shampoos, lasers, oils, you name it. Finasteride chemically neutered me, gave me ED, and turned me into an anti social hermit for years. Now I can have sex and date, but I have to use ED medication for the rest of my life or get an implant. I wish I'd have just accepted going bald in the first place, which I finally did last year when I buzzed my hair off, after being encouraged to do so by my girlfriend. Now I dont look better than I did with hair, but I dont look bad. My gorgeous GF says it's actually an improvement and I have a good head shape for the bald look. Yes, going bald makes you turn invisible to many women, but not all women. If I had to choose between baldness and impotence, I'd definitely pick baldness. What's the point of having great hair to attract a woman if you can't have sex with her?